ENTER A GALLERY OF WIT AND WHIMSY
As the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of
Forgotten English
comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period illustrations,
The Word Museum
offers up the marvelous oddities and peculiar enchantments of old and unusual words.