The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image
The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story-image

The Professor and the Madman: Simon Winchester's 1998 Hardcover Oxford Dictionary Story

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Signed: No Publication Year: 1998 Narrative Type: Nonfiction Features: Dust Jacket Author: Simon Winchester Format: Hardcover Book Series: Historical ISBN: 9780060175962 Item Length: 8.2in Type: Novel gtin13: 9780060175962 Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults Number of Pages: 256 Pages Publisher: HarperCollins Book Title: Professor and the Madman : A Tale of Murder, Insanity Vintage: Yes Edition: First Edition Topic: Lexicography, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, Literary, Europe / Great Britain / General, Linguistics / Etymology, Historical Genre: History, Biography & Autobiography, Language Arts & Disciplines Item Height: 8 in Language: English Item Weight: 12 Oz Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Item Width: 1 in Original Language: English

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This hardcover novel by Simon Winchester titled "The Professor & the Madman Oxford Dictionary" is a first edition historical non-fiction narrative that explores the fascinating life and work of two extraordinary men. Set in the United States during the Civil War period and Europe, this book details the story of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, which was an undertaking that took over 70 years to complete. The book is in vintage condition and features a dust jacket, making it a great addition to any collection. It has 256 pages and was published in 1998 by HarperCollins. The intended audience for this book is young adults and adults who are interested in biography and autobiography, language arts and disciplines, and history. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to learn more about the fascinating world of lexicography and etymology.

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