Thursday, November 19, 2020

Book Review: The Little Book of Lost Words by Joe Gillard

The Little Book of Lost Words: Collywobbles, Smollygosters, and Other Surprising Terms Worth Resurrecting
by Joe Gillard (428.1 Gil)

This is a delightful little book for anyone who enjoys language and archaic words that are little known in today’s society. Each term is coupled with a lovely painting by the Old Masters as well as an example of usage of the word being described. Witty and concise, this book is a quick read.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The Transitive Vampire, by Karen Gordon.]

[ official Joe Gillard web site ]

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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