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The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II Audiobook, by Patrick Foote Play Audiobook Sample

The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II Audiobook

The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II Audiobook, by Patrick Foote Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Jonathan Cowley Publisher: Tantor Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2021 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781666139204

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

17

Longest Chapter Length:

22:17 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:33 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:08 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

From the person behind the popular Youtube channel, NameExplain, comes the second volume of his best-selling book The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between. This new book is a fun, interesting and educational journey through the world of etymology. It covers a huge array of names from a variety of topic areas, and includes a bunch of random facts behind the names. From first names, to bodies of water—there's no name big or small, important or obscure that won't be explained.

Find fun facts. Presented in a light and entertaining manner, The Origin of Names compels you to learn a ton of things you didn't know you wanted to know. Unlike a dictionary, everything in this book is easy to understand and can be read from start to finish, or in short bursts. It's also a lot more fun to read—Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you're bound to enjoy, and it's full of pictures too! Be the know-it-all you always wanted to be.

In The Origin of Names you'll:

● Learn fascinating word origins and bizarre name meanings

● Be able to entertain yourself and friends with random facts

● Gain honor and renown for your unrivaled knowledge of etymology

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About Jonathan Cowley

Jonathan Cowley, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a British actor hailing from Eastbourne, East Sussex, but he currently calls Los Angeles home. He has narrated many audiobooks and can also be heard on both sides of the Atlantic narrating film trailers and documentaries. He is also an active television and film actor who has appeared in Grey’s Anatomy, Veep, and WestWorld.