Just the Job. How Trades got their Names, Hardback/Alexander Tulloch

Highly original and enjoyable examation 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 wedding planner and sky marshal. Illustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white