Foolish Dictionary, The

By Wurdz, Gideon

Book Id: WPLBN0002952825
Format Type:
File Size: 50.70 MB
Reproduction Date: 2007

Title:	Foolish Dictionary, The
Author:	Wurdz, Gideon
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Fiction, Comedy
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Foolish Dictionary, The
Historic Publication Date:	1904
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


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Description
The Foolish Dictionary was written by Gideon Wurdz (the pen name for Charles Wayland Towne, according to ,) and was published in 1904. According to the beginning of the book, it is An exhausting work of reference to un-certain English words, their origin, meaning, legitimate and illegitimate use... This a a short but amusing dictionary which redefines words in some interesting ways. Funny and sometimes bizarre observations are sprinkled throughout. In keeping with policy to read, rather than attempt to rewrite, books - even those with offensive content - nothing has been omitted. While many of the definitions may just seem confusing or corny to modern readers, there are a couple that also might be considered objectionable, particularly in section 10, which contains offensive content of a racial nature. Summary by Maddie

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Comedy