The Story of English (1st American Edition) by Robert McCrum, William Cran & Robert MacNeil Now revised, The Story of English is the first book to tell the whole story of the English language. Originally paired with a major PBS miniseries, this book presents a stimulating and comprehensive record of spoken and written English-from its Anglo-Saxon origins some two thousand years ago to the present day, when English is the dominant language of commerce and culture with more than one billion English speakers around the world. From Cockney, Scouse, and Scots to Gulla, Singlish, Franglais, and the latest African American slang, this sweeping history of the English language is the essential introduction for anyone who wants to know more about our common tongue. The book appears to have been lightly used and remains in GOOD condition. All pages and cover are intact. No notes or highlighting. Shipping: If the cost of DOMESTIC shipping is equal to or greater than $22.00 cdn, then the item will be shipped via Canada Post Flat Rate Box. While strike actions have ended, note that Canada Post services are expected to experience significant delays due to backlogs.