Walking English

From an acclaimed linguist, “ part travelogue, part memoir, and part meditation on the intellectual and emotional underpinnings of language. . . . Priceless.” ( Booklist)   In this discursive jaunt through the groves and thickets of the English language, David Crystal creates an entertaining narrative account of his encounters with the language and its speakers. Woven from personal reflections, historical allusions, and observations of travelers, this fascinating journey