2012 Forgotten English Page-A-Day Calendar Book

This unique and entertaining calendar, compiled by language sleuth Jeffrey Kacirk, not only uncovers and explains long-lost English words and phrases but also sheds light on bygone holidays, traditions, superstitions, points of etiquette, historical curiosities, legal and medical oddities, and fascinating characters drawn from rare books and other unusual sources. With absorbing, often-hilarious entries and vintage prints throughout, Forgotten English will keep you intrigued throughout 2012.