Linguistic Detectives. Book 1. The Secrets of Words

In the book "The Secrets of Words" by the outstanding linguist Nikolai Maximovich Shansky, you will find fascinating stories about the origin of well-known words and expressions. These are real mini-investigations and adventures. You will find answers to the most perplexing questions in the field of linguistics, word formation, and spelling. The stories can be read in any order that is convenient for you. Explore the histories of words, observe their fascinating transformations – discoveries await you on every page!