Fifty Words for Snow

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The Herald, Christmas Books 2020Nancy Campbell's book explores the meanings of fifty words for snow in different languages, offering a world of myth and story. Format: Hardback Len gth: 224 pages Publication date: 05 November 2020 Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited A captivating collection that intertwines language, culture, and adventure through icy landscapes, revealing the profound meanings behind fifty words for snow from diverse corners of the globe. ---- The Herald, Christmas Books 2020 ---- Snow. Every language has its own unique words to describe the delicate flakes that grace the sky. In Japanese, we encounter Yuki-onna, a snow woman who gracefully glides through the frosted land. In Icelandic, we find Hundslappa-drifa, a snowflake as big as a dog's paw. And in Maori, we meet Huka-rere, a child of rain and wind. ---- Writer and Arctic explorer Nancy Campbell delves deep into the meanings of fifty words for snow, exploring their significance from mountain peaks and frozen seas to city parks and desert hills. With each snowflake, she uncovers a rich tapestry of myth and storytelling. ---- A captivating compilation that weaves together language, culture, and adventure through icy landscapes, shedding light on the profound meanings behind fifty words for snow from diverse global origins. ---- The Herald, Christmas Books 2020 ---- Snow. Every language has its own special words to describe the delicate flakes that fall from the sky. In Japanese, we find Yuki-onna, a snow woman who glides gracefully through the frosted land. In Icelandic, we encounter Hundslappa-drifa, a snowflake as big as a dog's paw. And in Maori, we meet Huka-rere, a child of rain and wind. ---- Writer and Arctic adventurer Nancy Campbell delves into the depths of fifty words for snow, exploring their significance from mountain peaks and frozen seas to city parks and desert hills. With each snowflake, she unveils a rich tapestry of myth and storytelling. Weight: 352g Dimension: 146 x 209 x 24 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781783964987 Show more