They Never Said It: A Book of Fake Quotes, Misquotes, and Misleading Attributions

Boller Jr., Paul F.; John George

ISBN 10: 0195055411 / ISBN 13: 9780195055412

Published by Oxford University Press (edition First Edition), 1989

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Synopsis:

An entertaining book that sifts through hundreds of misquotations, incorrect attributions, and blatant fabrications to reveal the origins of the quotes and why they should be confined to the "They Never Said It" file. Boller and George's reference work sets straight several historical records, proving amongst other things that "Let them eat cake" was a well-worn phrase long before Marie Antoinette was born that although W. C. Fields fervently believed "Anybody who hates children and dogs can't be all bad", credit for the quote must go to someone introducing Fields at a dinner party. It is the perfect complement to dictionaries of quotations.

About the Author:
About the Authors:
Paul F. Boller, Jr. is Professor of History Emeritus at Texas Christian University. His many books include the bestsellingPresidential Anecdotes, Presidential Campaigns, and Presidential Wives.John George is Professor of Political Science and Sociology at Central State University, in Oklahoma. He is the author ofPublic Opinion: Coalitions, Elites and Masses (with Harry Holloway).

Bibliographic Details

Title: They Never Said It: A Book of Fake Quotes, ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.