The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American Civil War soldier, journalist, and writer Ambrose Bierce consisting of common wor...
The published dictionary was a huge book: with pages nearly 1½ feet tall and 20 inches wide, it contained 42,773 words; it also sold for the huge pric...
The published dictionary was a huge book: with pages nearly 1½ feet tall and 20 inches wide, it contained 42,773 words; it also sold for the huge pric...
This book presents itself as a satirical encyclopedia, packed with intentionally incorrect and nonsensical information, fabricated etymologies, and a...
'English as She is Spoke' is a 19th-century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic example of unintentional humor. The book's auth...
This dictionary provides a comprehensive listing of Cantonese words and phrases, along with their corresponding Chinese characters and tonal markings....
'Sailor's Word-Book' is a comprehensive and detailed reference work on nautical terminology. It delves into the origins and meanings of words used by...
This book, "Sailor's Word-book, N - R" by William Henry Smyth, is a comprehensive collection of sea terms and phrases. Compiled with a blend of precis...
