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The American Language - Mencken, H L, Professor
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This groundbreaking study clarifies the differences between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Cigar-chomping newspaperman H. L. Mencken succeeds not only in providing a lucid description of the American language but also in making his readers laugh, wince, and nod in agreement. It's a readable and fascinating study on why you say "tomayto" and I say "tomahto." A must read for anyone who loves words.

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The American Language 2011, Waking Lion Press

ISBN-13: 9781434103260

Trade paperback

American Language 2011, Waking Lion Press

ISBN-13: 9781434121660

Hardcover

The American Language 2009, Cosimo Classics, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9781605206233

2nd REV and Enlarged edition

Trade paperback

American Language 1977, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9780394733159

4th edition Abridged

Trade paperback

American Language 1963, Alfred A. Knopf

ISBN-13: 9780394400815

Abridged

Hardcover

American Language 1936, Knopf Publishing Group, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9780394400754

4th Corr Enl & Rewritten edition

Hardcover

American Language 1936, Routledge & Kegan Paul PLC

ISBN-13: 9780710018274

4th Revised edition

Hardcover