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Lord Sandwich And The Pants Man: Find The People And Places Hidden In Everyday WordsStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionWe all know that there was a ballerina named Pavlova and an earl named Sandwich, but there was also a Baron Lamington and a Queen Margarita, a Mr Booze and a Captain Fudge. Laszlo Biro invented the biro, Jules Leotard wore the first leotard, Charles Boycott endured the first boycott and Lord Cardigan loved a good cardigan. There really was a maverick named Maverick and a chauvinist named Chauvin. From literature we have The Illiad, which features a bully named 'Hector' and a wise teacher named 'Mentor'. From history we have Vandals, who were a destructive tribe, and the Zealots, who were an intolerant sect. Eager for more original and entertaining trivia to impress your friends? Eamon Evans' humorous collection of common eponyms shares the stories behind words and phrases popular throughout the world. Insightful, witty and...mostly accurate. Promotion infoA quirky, fun look at popular culture icons; Fascinating spread of people and places; Perfect pub quizz fodder. Author descriptionEamon Evans is a former radio host and freelance writer who has written for Arts Hub, SBS, iLove 64, Vibewire, Stanza, Lot's Wife and the Australian Book Review. His previous book, The Godfather was a Girl, tells the real-life storie of people who inspired famous and infamous characters. |