Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-253) and index.
Summary:
"Winchester serves up a lightning history of the English language and pays homage to the great dictionary makers, from "the irredeemable famous" Samuel Johnson to the "short, pale, smug and boastful" schoolmaster from New Hartford, Noah Webster." -- [back cover].
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