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A funny history of the American language and the way Americans live
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What it is about
Bill Bryson tells the story of American English through words, foods, inventions and habits. He moves from early settlers to modern advertising and slang. The book is full of surprising facts and jokes.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like popular history and word stories.
What you will get
A light, funny book about words.
Made in America Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Language · History · Humor
Length
432 pages · ≈ 12 h
More about this book
Characters
Bill Bryson.
Setting
The United States from colonial days to the present.
What makes it different
A social history told through language.
Feel
Funny, curious and chatty.
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