On the origin and ramifications of the English language. Preceded by an inquiry into the primitive seats, early migrations, and final settlements of the principal European nations / By Henry Welsford.

Trevelyan on the making of the English language.

Holy shit : a brief history of swearing / Melissa Mohr.

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On the origin and ramifications of the English language. Preceded by an inquiry into the primitive seats, early migrations, and final settlements of the principal European nations / By Henry Welsford.

Trevelyan on the making of the English language.

Holy shit : a brief history of swearing / Melissa Mohr.