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    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II
    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II
    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II
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    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II

    Written by Patrick Foote

    Narrated by Jonathan Cowley

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    From the person behind the popular Youtube channel, NameExplain, comes the second volume of his bestselling book The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between. This new book is a fun, interesting and educational journey through the world of etymology. It covers a huge array of names from a variety of topic areas, and includes a bunch of random facts behind the names. From first names, to bodies of water-there's no name big or small, important or obscure that won't be explained.

    Find fun facts. Presented in a light and entertaining manner, The Origin of Names compels you to learn a ton of things you didn't know you wanted to know. Unlike a dictionary, everything in this book is easy to understand and can be listened to from start to finish, or in short bursts. It's also a lot more fun-Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you're bound to enjoy. Be the know-it-all you always wanted to be.

    In The Origin of Names you'll:

    - Learn fascinating word origins and bizarre name meanings

    - Be able to entertain yourself and friends with random facts

    - Gain honor and renown for your unrivaled knowledge of etymology
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateOct 12, 2021
    ISBN9781666139204
    Author

    Patrick Foote

    Patrick Foote is the creator of the YouTube channel Name Explain, which for over five years has covered the etymologies and origins of hundreds of different names and words. From the names of countries, people, animals, and so much more. He was born in London and lives in the South East of England. Name Explain came into being from Patrick’s love of language and his curiosity into finding answers for questions that lingered in his brain. Through his work on Youtube Patrick started writing books on his beloved topic of etymology. His first title The Origin on Names, Words, and Everything in Between went on to become a number one seller across the globe. When Patrick isn’t explaining names, he is usually playing video games, watching professional wrestling, building LEGO sets, or tending to his pet tortoise Bowser.

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