The Professor And The Madman: A Tale Of Murder, Insanity, And The Making Of The Oxford English Dictionary
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Reference
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Reference
Book Type: Paperback
Fascinating and detailed account of the devotion thousands of word-lovers in the creation of the OED, the grand keeper of the English language, as told through the work and life of one contributor, imprisoned for life for murder. I've read it twice and will read it again.
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