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Author Stevens, Christopher.

Title Written in stone : a journey through the Stone Age and the origins of modern language / Christopher Stevens.

Publication Info. New York : Pegasus Books, [2015]

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Location Call No. Status
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  422 STE    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  417.7 ST47    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  417.7 STEVENS    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Non Fiction  422 STEVENS    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  417.7 STEVENS    Check Shelf
Edition First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
Description 272 pages ; 24 cm
Note Originally published: London : Virgin Books, 2014.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [258]-259)
Contents Introduction -- The Stone Age Words -- Last Words -- Acknowledgments -- An Incomplete Bibliography -- Word List.
Summary Draws on mythology, ancient history, archaeology, the roots of society, technology, and warfare to reveal how the English language is based on original Stone Age language and uncovers the most influential and important words used by humanity's neolithic ancestors.
Subject English language -- Etymology.
Indo-European languages -- Etymology.
Other Editions: Reproduction of (manifestation): Stevens, Chris, 1964- Written in stone London : Virgin Books, 2014 9780753555217
ISBN 9781605989075: $27.95
160598907X
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