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W.H. Downing’s Digger Dialects

Downing, W.H.; Arthur, J.M. and Ramson, W.S. (eds)
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AUSTRALIAN MILITARY ANZAC World War I

Updated from the original edition of 1919. A guide to the language of the Australian Serviceman during World War 1. Digger Dialects is a unique record of one of Australian English’s most creative and crowded hours. The words and phrases used by Australian personnel in World War I were recorded ‘live’ in 1919 by W.H. Downing and are presented here with editorial comments and additions by J.M. Arthur and W.S. Ramson.

Extensive bibliography. #0320RD / 190624 SCARCE

Additional Information

AuthorDowning, W.H.; Arthur, J.M. and Ramson, W.S. (eds)
Number of pages257
PublisherOxford University Press, Melbourne in association with Australian War Memorial,
Year Published1990
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

Near Fine

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