Horsefeathers: & Other Curious Words by Charles Earle Funk; Charles Earle Funk Jr.

Oh, horsefeathers! If you've ever wondered why the candy is called butterscotch; why a certain southern food is called a hush puppy; why tog supports in a fireplace are known as andirons, or sometimes firedogs, you'll be fascinated by the origins of the more than 600 words discussed in 'a book that gets curiouser and curiouser as it goes along' (Son Francisco Chronicle). This 2002 Harper Paperbacks Paperback is in Good condition.

ISBN: 9780060513375 SKU: 1178399 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.