The Grand Panjandrum and 2,699 other rare, useful, and delightful words by J.N. Hook

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1991. Collier Books.

Here is a treasury of little-known, richly expressive words that will delight language lovers. All are real, most rarely used, some even archaic, but every entry conveys a subtle nuance or expresses a full idea not found in our everyday vocabulary. The Grand Panjandrum will add colorful expressions and vivid phrases to any reader's verbal repertoire.