A vast amount of information packed into a chatty paperback by the well-known travel writer. The author describes amongst other things the origins of various American place and brand names, terminology, familiar expressions and slang. He also refers to American history, customs, movies, food and practically everything else American one could think of. All in all a fascinating book...but to dip into and browse rather than read straight through.
(Jeremy Swann - bwl 14 July 2002 ) |
