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    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between
    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between
    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between
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    The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between

    Written by Patrick Foote

    Narrated by Jonathan Cowley

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    The Origins of Names Explained

    Explore the world of names: What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With Name Explain, you can learn the origins of these names. From countries and cities to toys and animals to even planets, learn the etymology of interesting words in a fun and entertaining way.

    Learn new things: Why is New York called New York? Name Explain has the answer for you. While author Patrick Foote, of the YouTube channel also called Name Explain, doesn't claim to know everything, he has garnered a lot of knowledge about language over the years and he's excited to get to share it with you in this new format.

    Be entertained by education: Learning doesn't have to be boring. With his fun sense of humor, Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you're bound to enjoy. Packed with great information, Name Explain has a variety of topics that are bound to intrigue anyone interested in the origins of the words we use every day.

    Find fun facts: Name Explain is full of interesting facts that are great to keep in your mental pocket. You'll be able to pull out fun information about words and language all the time, informing and amusing yourself and your friends for ages.

    Name Explain does exactly what it says it does-it explains names in a fun and easy-to-digest way. After listening to this book, you will


    - Know why, exactly, Russia is called Russia

    - Be able to entertain yourself and your friends with interesting fun facts

    - Discover the origins of the names of planets, animals, countries, and much more
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateOct 30, 2018
    ISBN9781977334299
    Author

    Patrick Foote

    Patrick Foote is the creator of the YouTube channel Name Explain, which for over five years has covered the etymologies and origins of hundreds of different names and words. From the names of countries, people, animals, and so much more. He was born in London and lives in the South East of England. Name Explain came into being from Patrick’s love of language and his curiosity into finding answers for questions that lingered in his brain. Through his work on Youtube Patrick started writing books on his beloved topic of etymology. His first title The Origin on Names, Words, and Everything in Between went on to become a number one seller across the globe. When Patrick isn’t explaining names, he is usually playing video games, watching professional wrestling, building LEGO sets, or tending to his pet tortoise Bowser.

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      It doesn't seem like this YouTuber has any idea who his target audience is. A few interesting and new facts, but it's difficult to get past the terrible writing and inconsistent registers.