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# Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language

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desertcart.com: Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language: 9780425264379: Forsyth, Mark: Books

Review: The funniest way to upgrade your vocabulary - This is about the funniest book I have read (and keep reading) in some time. It's actually difficult to read in public places, because I (a 69-year old economist) cannot suppress a constant stream of giggles. The author manages to take you on a journey journey into the world of English words that have all but disappeared, and you often wonder why. The style is the kind of biting humor that only Brits seem to command (although David Sedaris comes close). I certainly would recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining read that can add to your erudite vocabulary. I'll definitely get Mark Forsyth's other books …
Review: This book is hilarious. - I don't expect to find myself laughing out loud over a book about obsolete words. I can't think of another book that has proven to be this entertaining. Those obsolete words often define very particular life experiences -- some of them a bit embarrassing. This has been a jolly experience for me learning that our ancestors were every bit as human as we are. The only one I've put to use in my own life is not funny, but is apt and cheers me up when I look in the mirror in the morning. Once upon a time that messed up morning hair was called "elf locks." It makes me feel brighter than "bed head"! Mark Forsyth must be a bit of an elf himself -- and he's been very busy with lots of dictionaries in the British museum concocting all sorts of word cocktails for the rest of us.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #591,601 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #98 in Etymology (Books) #110 in Word Lists |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (137) |
| Dimensions  | 5.06 x 0.76 x 7.75 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0425264378 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0425264379 |
| Item Weight  | 8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 304 pages |
| Publication date  | October 1, 2013 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Publishing Group |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The funniest way to upgrade your vocabulary
*by U***T on October 30, 2013*

This is about the funniest book I have read (and keep reading) in some time. It's actually difficult to read in public places, because I (a 69-year old economist) cannot suppress a constant stream of giggles. The author manages to take you on a journey journey into the world of English words that have all but disappeared, and you often wonder why. The style is the kind of biting humor that only Brits seem to command (although David Sedaris comes close). I certainly would recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining read that can add to your erudite vocabulary. I'll definitely get Mark Forsyth's other books …

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is hilarious.
*by D***R on January 30, 2014*

I don't expect to find myself laughing out loud over a book about obsolete words. I can't think of another book that has proven to be this entertaining. Those obsolete words often define very particular life experiences -- some of them a bit embarrassing. This has been a jolly experience for me learning that our ancestors were every bit as human as we are. The only one I've put to use in my own life is not funny, but is apt and cheers me up when I look in the mirror in the morning. Once upon a time that messed up morning hair was called "elf locks." It makes me feel brighter than "bed head"! Mark Forsyth must be a bit of an elf himself -- and he's been very busy with lots of dictionaries in the British museum concocting all sorts of word cocktails for the rest of us.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love words? Look no further....
*by R***H on January 10, 2015*

A really pleasant read! This book is not intended as a work of reference. It's a humorous distraction, and you might learn something along the way! Probably not something that's going to be of much use to you in your everyday life, but that's not really the point. If you love words, and you don't mind the occasional smile or even a gentle chuckle, then I don't think you'll be disappointed! It's definitely entertaining enough that I'll be buying Forsyth's other books.

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