Just the Job

Just the JobAuthor: Alexander Tulloch ISBN: 9781851245505 Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing Year first published: 10 Dec 2020 Pages: 224 Format: Hardback Highly original and enjoyable examination of the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing nuggets of historical information along the way. Includes explanations of common surnames; obsolete jobs such as pardoner or telegraph boy; and roles for the modern era, such as

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