Description
Absorbing, enriching, and often hilarious, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the wonderful world of archaic words and their definitions.
Features:
- 20th anniversary of the best-selling calendar “Forgotten English” (Sellers Publishing, Inc.).
- Includes charming vintage drawings to complement the text for each entry.
- Provides meanings and etymologies of lost English words and phrases.
- Offers a wide range of arcane holidays, traditions, etiquette, superstitions, historical curiosities, and hoaxes
About the Author:
Born in San Diego, Jeff Kacirk received an early dose of Shakespeare when growing up near the world-class Old Globe Theatre. Thus began his fascination with English, prompting him to explore various aspects of bygone times. He became a chiropractor, but found his passion for social history and linguistics unquenchable. He also lived in Paris, New York and New Orleans and in London — where he researched many of his 20 calendars and three of his books. He now divides this time between writing and treating patients in the San Francisco Bay Area.
