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

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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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