Thou Improper, Thou Uncommon Noun

Thou Improper, Thou Uncommon Noun by Willard R Espy. Published by Clarkson N Potter Inc, New York, NY, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG in Chipped DJ. Orig owner name in ink inside front cover. 366 Pgs. ISBN 0517535114. LCCN 78-15519. An Etymology of Words That Once Were Names. Illustrated by Paul Degen. Foreword by Heywood Hale Brown. A bobtailed, generally chronological listing of proper names that have become improper and uncommonly common; together with a smattering of proper names commonly used - and certain other diversions. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 3518.