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    Cursory History of Swearing
    Cursory History of Swearing
    Cursory History of Swearing
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    Cursory History of Swearing

    Written by Julian Sharman

    Narrated by LibriVox Community

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    This is a very readable scientific account of Swearing and Cursing in the English Language. Not only is an enlightening historical account given, but also several excursions are made into other languages and certain historical periods. - Summary by Carolin
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014

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