Around the World in 80 Words

What makes a place so memorable that it survives for ever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing stories of how 80 different places came to be immortalised in our language.

Beginning in London and heading through Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, you’ll discover why the origins of turkeys, Brazil nuts, limericks and Panama hats aren’t quite as straightforward as you might presume. You’ll also find out what the Philippines have given to your office in-tray; what an island with more bears than people has given to your liquor cabinet; and how a tiny hamlet in Nottinghamshire became Gotham City.

Ce face un loc atat de memorabil incat supravietuieste pentru totdeauna intr-un cuvant? In aceasta excursie captivanta din intreaga lume, Paul Anthony Jones dezvaluie povestile interesante despre modul in care 80 de locuri diferite au ajuns sa fie imortalizate in limba noastra. Incepand din Londra si mergand prin Europa, Africa, Asia, Australia si America, veti vedea descoperiti de ce originile curcanilor, nucilor de Brazilia, limericilor si palariilor Panama nu sunt la fel de simple pe cat ati putea presupune.