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
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peter Martin
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:376 | Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 133 |
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Category/Genre | Language - history and general works |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691210179
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Classifications | Dewey:423.09 |
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Audience | General | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
22 b/w illus. 1 table.
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
8 September 2020 |
Publication Country |
United States
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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"
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