Made in America

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

Made in America traces the development of English in the United States and connects it to the country's social and cultural history. Bill Bryson explores how American place names, slang, idioms, food terms, and everyday expressions emerged, while examining myths and popular beliefs about American history. The book moves from early settlement and westward expansion through modern popular culture, showing how language records national experience.

by Bill Bryson

William Morrow & Co · First published 1994 · 417 pages