Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language
Product ID: 1787743
⏰Chronological linguistic journey
✨Rare, quirky vocabulary gems
📚Unique hourly word curation
Description
⏳ Unlock the clockwork of language—one lost word at a time!
- FROM DAWN TO DUSK - Navigate daily moments with extraordinary vocabulary.
- ELEVATE YOUR LEXICON - Discover rare, precise words to impress and connect.
- PERFECT FOR WORD NERDS - A curated collection that sparks curiosity and conversation.
- MASTER THE DAY IN WORDS - Explore English like never before, hour by hour.
- JOIN THE ETYMOLOGY ELITE - Be part of a niche community celebrating language’s lost treasures.
Horologicon is a captivating used book by Mark Forsyth that arranges rare and quirky English words according to the hour of the day. Perfect for lovers of language and etymology, it offers a unique, chronological exploration of forgotten vocabulary to enrich your daily conversations and impress your peers.
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| Best Sellers Rank | #960,658 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #93 in Etymology (Books) #152 in Word Lists |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 138 Reviews |
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