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dixiegrrrrl

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7. I just got Dee Brown's version of the same subject.

Reply to trof (Original post)

Sat May 18, 2013, 05:48 PM

May 2013

Have not read it yet.
Will try to find your author for a comparison.

I love etymology! Thanks...

Book did not happen to tell you where "hell in a handbasket" came from, by any chance?

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"Hell On Wheels" Origin of the phrase: [View all] trof May 2013 OP

always fascinating to learn where such things originate niyad May 2013 #1

Yes... I figured that out after watching AMC's "Hell on Wheels" show--great show, btw hlthe2b May 2013 #2

Same here. And thanks for letting me know it's coming back... russspeakeasy May 2013 #3

I think it almost wasn't. But fortunately, yes. hlthe2b May 2013 #5

I'm glad you stated it would be back. Love, love that show. Good television..n/t monmouth3 May 2013 #4

I never knew that. Thanks for the trivia! n/t winter is coming May 2013 #6

I just got Dee Brown's version of the same subject. dixiegrrrrl May 2013 #7

I just ordered the book. dmr May 2013 #8