Title: Dictionary of the American West
Subtitle: over 5,000 terms and expressions from Aarigaa! to Zopilote
Description: Blevins, author of popular western novels, defines some 5,000 terms and expressions relevant to cowboyculture, historic and contemporary American Indian culture, ranching, gambling, the fur trade, cattle and horses, and native flora and fauna. The definitions are entertaining and informative. Includes b & willustrations and a bibliographical essay.
Subjects: Americanisms, Dialects, Popular culture, Dictionaries, English language, Languages, Anglais (Langue), Dictionnaires anglais, Dictionnaires, Worterbuch, Culture populaire, Amerikanisches Englisch, Idiotismes, Language and languages, Dialectes, English language, dialects, united states, English language, dictionaries, West (u.s.), social life and customs, Popular culture, united states, United states, languages, English language, united states, dictionaries
Places: West (U.S.)