Recounts a history of the English language from its Indo-European origins to the present.

In this entertaining and provocative discussion of words and usage, Claiborne offers pithy opinions on what constitutes good English. using alphabetical dictionary-style entries, ranging from "Advertisingese" to "Watergate English," Claiborne stresses clarity as the most important criterion for judging correct usage. He also urges the readers not to follow any expert, but to look at the facts and make up their own minds. ISBN 0-393-02312-5: $16.95...

Volume 15.

Presented here is an accurate picture of the current status of investigations into ancient mysteries.