This softcover book titled "Dictionary of Word Origins" by Joseph T Shipley is a vintage piece published in 1979 by Littlefield, Adams & Co. It contains 480 pages of reference material, covering the origin of words in the English language. The book is a nonfiction narrative type and falls under the category of vocabulary and reference books. It is an excellent addition to any book collection, especially for those interested in the history of the English language. The book is in paperback format and written in English.