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Discover the enchanting world of collective nouns with this beautifully bound book featuring over 100 intriguing examples. Perfect for animal enthusiasts and lovers of the English language, this delightful tome explores the whimsical and sometimes humorous terms used to describe groups of animals, from 'a flock of sheep' to 'a crash of rhinoceroses.' Authored by the esteemed Bodleian Library Publishing and illustrated with exquisite woodcuts by renowned naturalist engraver Thomas Bewick, this book stands as a visual and literary treasure. Lavishly designed and quarter bound, it makes an ideal gift for nature lovers, educators, and anyone fascinated by the quirky aspects of our linguistic heritage. Well-suited for both casual readers and dedicated collectors, it provides insight into the evolution of language through playful and clever expressions that enrich our understanding of the animal kingdom. Don't miss the chance to explore collective nouns for familiar and exotic animals alike, including racehorses, zebras, and many more. It's not only a joy to read, but it also serves as a delightful coffee table book sure to spark conversation and intrigue. Get your copy today and embrace the charm of collective nouns in this timeless collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851244454
Format: Quarter bound
Year: 2015
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Featuring pets, farmyard animals, big cats and wild beasts, this beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for animal lovers and all those with an interest in this quirky linguistic tradition.
We're all familiar with 'a flock of sheep' but what are the collective nouns for racehorses, pigs, zebras or giraffes? Drawing on a range of sources, from fifteenth-century hunting terms to more recent inventions that have now entered the language, this book collects over 100 examples of the most interesting collective nouns for animals, each illustrated with charming woodcuts by the renowned naturalist engraver of the eighteenth century, Thomas Bewick. Some describe a key characteristic of the animal in question: 'a shrewdness of apes', 'a busyness of ferrets'. Others are delightfully humorous: 'a piddle of puppies', 'a crash of rhinoceroses'. Featuring pets, farmyard animals, big cats and wild beasts, this beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for animal lovers and all those with an interest in this quirky linguistic tradition.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851244454
Format: Quarter bound
Year: 2015
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Featuring pets, farmyard animals, big cats and wild beasts, this beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for animal lovers and all those with an interest in this quirky linguistic tradition.
We're all familiar with 'a flock of sheep' but what are the collective nouns for racehorses, pigs, zebras or giraffes? Drawing on a range of sources, from fifteenth-century hunting terms to more recent inventions that have now entered the language, this book collects over 100 examples of the most interesting collective nouns for animals, each illustrated with charming woodcuts by the renowned naturalist engraver of the eighteenth century, Thomas Bewick. Some describe a key characteristic of the animal in question: 'a shrewdness of apes', 'a busyness of ferrets'. Others are delightfully humorous: 'a piddle of puppies', 'a crash of rhinoceroses'. Featuring pets, farmyard animals, big cats and wild beasts, this beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for animal lovers and all those with an interest in this quirky linguistic tradition.