Whiffletrees and Goobers: 1,001 Fun and Fabulous Forgotten Words

By: W. R. Runyan

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Synopsis: Did you know that a horse apple is actually a type of orange? Or that a whiffletree is not a tree at all? You will, after you pore through this delightful dictionary of old-fashioned words that are quickly slipping from America’s vocabulary. With over 100 illustrations, and steeped in nostalgia, it makes for a fun trip down memory lane. Wander into America’s past and play a game of Rolley Holley, buy a Tin Lizzy, and make friends with some doughboys. And if you want to know where to put a snaffle or when to perform the Green Corn Stomp Dance, the answers are here. With its convenient format, this guide is great for anyone curious about what things were really like "back in the day.”

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 176 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781510720619
Related ISBNs:: 9781602391314
Publisher:: Skyhorse
Date of Addition:: 02/08/23
Copyrighted By:: Skyhorse Publishing
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Reference, Self-Help, Business and Finance, Language Arts, Humor
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.