Just the Job

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ISBN9781851245505
PublisherBodleian Library
Price (excl. tax)€16.89
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Price (incl. tax)€17.90
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Highly original and enjoyable examation of the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing nuggets of historical information along the way. Includes explanations of common surnames; obsolete jobs such as pardoner or telegraph boy; and roles for the modern era, such as wedding planner and sky marshal.