The dictionary people : the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English dictionary / Sarah Ogilvie.

A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word. For the first time ever, this thrilling literary detective story, doubling as a celebration of words, language, people and one of mankind's greatest achievements, unravels the mystery of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ogilvie, Sarah (Author)
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2023.
Edition:	First American edition.
Subjects:	Oxford English dictionary. Encyclopedias and dictionaries > History and criticism. English language > Lexicography > History > 19th century. English language > Etymology. Lexicographers > Biography. Anglais (Langue) > Étymologie. Lexicographes > Biographies. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Historical & Comparative. Encyclopedias and dictionaries. English language > Lexicography. Lexicographers. 1800-1899 Biographies. Criticism, interpretation, etc. History.
Genre:	Biography. Biographies. Criticism, interpretation, etc. History.
Physical Description:	x, 370 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Format:	Book

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