The Dictionary Wars: The American Fight over the English Language

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Dictionary Wars: The American Fight over the English Language
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Martin
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:376
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 133
Category/GenreLanguage - history and general works
ISBN/Barcode 9780691210179
ClassificationsDewey:423.09
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 22 b/w illus. 1 table.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 September 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

A compelling history of the national conflicts that resulted from efforts to produce the first definitive American dictionary of English The Dictionary Wars recounts the patriotic fervor in the early American republic to produce a definitive national dictionary that would rival Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. But what

Author Biography

Peter Martin is the author of numerous books, including the acclaimed biographies Samuel Johnson and A Life of James Boswell.

Reviews

"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"