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The Lexicon - by William F Buckley & Beahm (Paperback)

Name: The Lexicon - by William F Buckley & Beahm (Paperback)
Brand: Houghton Mifflin
SKU: 77013769
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This boon to logophiles, culled from Buckley: The Right Word, presents the author's most erudite, outré, and interesting words - from prehensile and sciolist to rubric and histrionic - complete with definitions, examples, and usage notes.
Author(s): William F Buckley & Beahm
176 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Spelling

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About the Book

The perfect gift for sophisticated word lovers, this handy pocket guide comesfrom the author famous for his addiction to and marvelous skill with words ofall kinds. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

This boon to logophiles, culled from Buckley: The Right Word, presents the author's most erudite, outré, and interesting words - from prehensile and sciolist to rubric and histrionic - complete with definitions, examples, and usage notes. Introduction by Jesse Sheidlower; illustrations by Arnold Roth.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 5.0 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .45 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 176

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Spelling

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Format: Paperback

Author: William F Buckley & Beahm

Language: English

Street Date: October 1, 1998

TCIN: 77013769

UPC: 9780156006163

Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-9052

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 8 inches width x 5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds

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Q: What is the main genre of this work?

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A: The main genre of this book falls under Language + Art + Disciplines, specifically focusing on spelling.
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Q: What is the primary focus of this book?

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A: The book focuses on providing interesting and sophisticated words along with their definitions and usage examples.
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The author of the book is William F. Buckley, renowned for his eloquence with the English language.
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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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A: This book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up, appealing to mature word enthusiasts.
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