1000 ords historie

Book tells the history of a thousand words M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway 1000 ords historie (The histories of 1,000 words) might classify as an etymology, because it is an account of the origins and evolutions of the meanings of a thousand Norwegian words. But its subtitle, Illustrert med Kuriøse Annonser & Fotografiske Minner fra vår nære fortid (Illustrated with curious advertisements and photographic memorabilia from our recent past), suggests that it’s no ordinary one. That departure from the norm for its category of literary composition reflects the penchant of its author Per Holck , also medical doctor, anthropologist, and archaeologist, often mentioned in Norwegian media in connection with forensic medicine because he frequently consults in court cases. Holck is a prolific author who has published 14 books on subjects in cultural history and folklore. 1000 ords h