A is for American : letters and other characters in the newly United States - Lepore, Jill, 1966- (New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002)
Likeness -- Cobwebs: American language -- Universal alphabet -- Heathens: National alphabet -- Natural language -- Strange characters -- Wires: Universal communication -- Visible speech -- Epilogue: Men of progress.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: English language -- United States -- History; English language -- Social aspects -- United States; National characteristics, American -- History; English language -- 18th century; English language -- 19th century; Americanisms -- History