A is for Ox: A Short History of the Alphabet

This book gives a brief history of the alphabet's development, tracing the path of change in simple, direct prose, illustrated with numerous examples of symbols, engravings and script. From the rebus effect to minuscules, he makes clear these first steps in the sometimes hazy world of philology, introducing us along the way to a cast that varies from free-booting Phoenicians, Renaissance bibliophiles and modern-day texting teenagers. An entertaining guide to explaining why A stands for Ox and E for Hey.