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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of The Oxford English Dictionary (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
The Professor and the Madman A Tale of Murder Insanity and the Making of The Oxford English Dictionary - Audio CD - Unabridged
Author: Simon Winchester
The Professor and the Madman, masterfully researched and eloquently written, is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary--and literary history. The compilation of the OED, begun in 1857, was one of the most ambitious ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780060836269
ISBN-10: 0060836261
Publication Date: 10/1/2005
Edition: Unabridged
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Publisher: HarperAudio
Book Type: Audio CD
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