Unkindness of Ravens

<p><b>A thoroughly entertaining and absorbing little publication, set out in an accessible and easy-to-read style - The Bookbag</b><br><br><b>Why are geese in a gaggle? Are crows really murderous? And what makes lions so proud? </b><b>Collective nouns are one of the most charming oddities of the English language, often with seemingly bizarre connections to the groups they identify.</b> <br><br>But have you ever stopped to wonder where these peculiar terms actually came from? <br><br>Most of those found in this book have their origins in the Medieval Books of Courtesy, among the earliest works to be published in this country. Despite originating as a form of social etiquette reserved for the gentry, many of these collective nouns have survived to become a curious feature of todays everyday language. <br><br>This absorbing book tells the stories of these evocative phrases, many of which have stood the test of time and are still in use today. Entertaining, informative and fascinating, <i>An Unkindness of Ravens</i> is perfect for any history or language buff.</p>