Mother Tongue

[Stephanie Hysmith]

Andrea wrote:
>I'm reading Bill Bryson's "Mother Tongue". I would like to hear from folks on
>this list how accurate they think the data is that Bill provides.
>
>I must admit I'm really enjoying it.
>
I can't evaluate how accurate all of it is, but this book was my first
introduction to Cockney rhyming slang, which I find fascinating. My British
husband confirmed Bryson's description of it. I enjoy the book too.

Stephanie