Cambridge Encyclopedia of English Language Counterpack

<p>This celebrated book offers a unique experience of the English language in all its richness and diversity. Clear and accessible, it abounds with insights into how the language evolved and how it works. Superbly illustrated in color throughout, and updated for this first paperback edition, "The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language" is the most comprehensive general reference book on the history, structure, and worldwide use of English ever written.</p>