The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

by Winchester, Simon
ISBN: 9780060175962
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  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Winchester, Simon
  • ISBN: 9780060175962
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.41 x 0.96
  • Number Of Pages: 256
  • Publication Year: 1998

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  • Lovers of language will find it fascinating!

    Jade R. - 10 months ago

    The Professor and the Madman is a perfect read for language lovers. If you find yourself fascinated by the history of languages you'll love this exploration of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary - the first full-language dictionary ever assembled. Can you imagine a time when you couldn't simply flip open a dictionary to find a definition, proper spelling, list of usages, or synonyms for any word you wished? Learn about the years-long process of assembling the dictionary and about the interesting American madman who contributed thousands of entries to its groundbreaking creation.

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