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Entertaining, informative and fascinating, An Unkindness of Ravens is perfect for any history or language buff.

About the Author

Chloe Rhodes is a freelance writer and journalist whose work has appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Times and The Independent on Sunday, as well as in several other national publications. Her previous books include A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi: Words We Pinched From Other Languages and One For Sorrow: A Book of Old-Fashioned Lore, both published by Michael O'Mara Books.

Reviews

An interesting introduction and charming, woodcut-style illustrations give the book a suitably aged feel. Keep to hand.
*The Field*

This fascinating volume gives lots of information about the derivations of these words with fascinating historical detail - an intriguing look back at our culture
*Parents in Touch*

A thoroughly entertaining and absorbing little publication, set out in an accessible and easy-to-read style
*The Bookbag*

This absorbing book, perfect for dipping into, includes everything you wanted to know about these evocation phrases... an incredible cornucopia of collective nouns
*Lancashire Evening Post*

Wonderful treasure trove of fascinating information which should stand anyone in good stead for a crossword or quiz
*Good Book Guide*