Spell it out : the curious, enthralling and extraordinary story of English spelling
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New York : St. Martin's Press, 2013, ©2012.
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First U.S. Edition.
ISBN
9781250003478 (hardcover), 9781250003478, 1250003474
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vii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Status
Adult Nonfiction (3rd floor)
NF 421.52 CRYSTAL 2013
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Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2013, ©2012.
Format
Book
Edition
First U.S. Edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781250003478 (hardcover), 9781250003478, 1250003474

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Previously published by London : Profile Books, 2012.
Description
Presents a history of English spelling through chapters that cover such topics as the introduction of the Roman alphabet, each letter's origins, and the development of long and short vowels.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Crystal, D. (20132012). Spell it out: the curious, enthralling and extraordinary story of English spelling (First U.S. Edition.). St. Martin's Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Crystal, David, 1941-. 20132012. Spell It Out: The Curious, Enthralling and Extraordinary Story of English Spelling. St. Martin's Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Crystal, David, 1941-. Spell It Out: The Curious, Enthralling and Extraordinary Story of English Spelling St. Martin's Press, 20132012.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Crystal, David. Spell It Out: The Curious, Enthralling and Extraordinary Story of English Spelling First U.S. Edition., St. Martin's Press, 20132012.

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