A is for American : letters and other characters in the newly United States / Jill Lepore.
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TextPublication details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002Edition: 1st edDescription: 241 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 037540449XSubject(s): English language -- United States -- History | English language -- Social aspects -- United States | National characteristics, American -- History | English language -- 18th century | English language -- 19th century | Americanisms -- HistoryDDC classification: 306.44/973/09033 LOC classification: PE2809 | .L46 2002Online resources: Table of contents
Contents:
Likeness -- Cobwebs: American language -- Universal alphabet -- Heathens: National alphabet -- Natural language -- Strange characters -- Wires: Universal communication -- Visible speech -- Epilogue: Men of progress.
| Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 306.44/LEPORE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Donated by W. Dean Eastman | 39844500015751 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Likeness -- Cobwebs: American language -- Universal alphabet -- Heathens: National alphabet -- Natural language -- Strange characters -- Wires: Universal communication -- Visible speech -- Epilogue: Men of progress.
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