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Jack (Red Herrings and White Elephants: The Origins of the Phrases We Use Every Day) offers possible origins of a slew of nursery rhymes (organized alphabetically by the common name of the rhyme), plus a few traditional songs and anthems. His tone is conversational; this is not a scholarly work-although a limited list of sources and further reading is provided-but the written equivalent of a friendly talk full of jovial speculation. Verdict This is a fun read, but several rhymes may be unfamiliar to American readers, and-as is to be expected-the provenance of the British rhymes draws heavily on British history. Good for Anglophiles.-Audrey Snowden, Cleveland P.L. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More