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If you grew up with parents or grandparents who spiced up their daily conversation with sage-sounding sayings, some which left you scratching your head, puzzled as to their meaning, perhaps Bill Cannons collection of Texas sayings can unlock the mysteries often hidden within moms and dads favorite admonitions. Since who laid the chunk as in Ive knowed him since who laid the chunk! is typical of the many Texas sayings explored in this revealing analysis of the Texans expressed themselves over the past two centuries. This book is rare not only because it makes clear the meaning and wisdom, but, unlike other Texas Talk books, reveals the 600 words, phrases, and sayings used by Texans to convey their feelings. Mr. Cannon, a retired Dallas detective, used investigative skills to ferret meanings of those sayings he heard as a child from his rural-bred mother. Upon leaving for a trip, Mama always commented, Were off like a jug handle. I never had the courage to ask her what she meant, admitted the author. But now, thanks to the internet, I know. Her saying wasnt as weird as it sounded to a ten-year-old, who couldnt figure the connection between an automobile trip and a jug. The author of A Treasury of Texas Trivia, and A Treasury of Texas Humor will, no doubt, open many eyes with this latest serving up of Texana! And dont be surprised if some of these sayings show up Mr. Cannons daily trivia presentation on Dallas radio station KAAM!
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Atriad Press
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