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| First published in 1870, this treasury of words that have a story to tell has established itself as one of the great reference classics--the first port of call for tens of thousands of terms, phrases, proper names, and a fund of fascinating, unusual and out-of-the-way information. |
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At the heart of the dictionary lies entries on the meaning and origin of a vast range of words and expressions, from everyday English phrases to Latin tags. Alongside these are articles on people and events in mythology and religion and on folk customs, superstitions and beliefs. Major events and people in history are also treated, as are movements in art and literature, famous literary characters, and key aspects of popular culture, philosophy, geography, science, and magic.
This first new Brewer's of the 21st century maintains and respects the book's 136-year-old tradition, while offering a wealth of fascinating new material.
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