How to Speak Southern

By Steve Mitchell | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

This tongue-in-cheek dictionary of Southern words and phrases offers a hilarious spoof of the Southern accent.

This book is dedicated to all Yankees* in the hope that it will teach them how to talk right. 
 
*Yankee: Anyone who is not from Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and possibly Oklahoma and West-by-God-Virginia. A Yankee may become an honorary Southerner, but a Southerner cannot become a Yankee, assuming any Southerner wanted to.

Editions of How to Speak Southern

Paperback
ISBN 9780553275193
EBook
ISBN 9780307567734
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553471625

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This tongue-in-cheek dictionary of Southern words and phrases offers a hilarious spoof of the Southern accent.

This book is dedicated to all Yankees* in the hope that it will teach them how to talk right. 
 
*Yankee: Anyone who is not from Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and possibly Oklahoma and West-by-God-Virginia. A Yankee may become an honorary Southerner, but a Southerner cannot become a Yankee, assuming any Southerner wanted to.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Speak Southern about?

This tongue-in-cheek dictionary of Southern words and phrases offers a hilarious spoof of the Southern accent.

This book is dedicated to all Yankees* in the hope that it will teach them how to talk right. 
 
*Yankee: Anyone who is not from Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and possibly Oklahoma and West-by-God-Virginia. A Yankee may become an honorary Southerner, but a Southerner cannot become a Yankee, assuming any Southerner wanted to.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How to Speak Southern?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Humour

Where can I read a sample of How to Speak Southern?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553275193

Who is/are the Author/s of the book How to Speak Southern?

Steve Mitchell

Who is the Publisher of the book How to Speak Southern?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

How to Speak Southern is available as paperback(ISBN 9780553275193) and ebook(ISBN 9780307567734) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553471625)

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