Description
In this tribute to Charlton Laird, ten scholars in the fields of language and linguistics provide ordinary readers with new insight into the workings of the English language. Laird, one of Nevada's treasured authors, was a professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Reviews
“The Legacy of Language is a fitting tribute to Charlton Laird. It also contributes to the study of some of the ways society and language interact. The articles are thoughtful as well as thought-provoking. For admirers of Laird, this book is a