Defining the world : the extraordinary story of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary
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Published
New York : Picador :, 2006.
ISBN
0312426208, 9780312426200
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Public Library Main Branch - Third Floor | 423.09 HIT | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Picador :, 2006.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
viii, 292 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0312426208, 9780312426200
UPC
99958287171
Notes
General Note
"Originally published in 2005 by John Murray (Publishers) ... as Dr. Johnson's Dictionary: the extraordinary story of the book that defined the world"--T.p. verso. First published in the United States by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-278) and index.
Description
"In 1746, Samuel Johnson undertook the Herculean task of writing the first comprehensive English dictionary. Imagining he could complete the job in three years, Johnson in fact took more than eight, and the dictionary itself turned out to be as much a work of literature as it was an invaluable reference. In alphabetized chapters, from 'Adventurous' to 'Zootomy,' Henry Hitchings tells of Johnson's toil and triumph and offers a closer look at the definitions themselves, which were alive with invention, poetry, erudition, and, at times, hilarious imprecision. The story of Johnson's adventure into the essence of words is an entertainment that 'sparkles on every page' (The Philadelphia Inquirer)"--Back cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hitchings, H. (2006). Defining the world: the extraordinary story of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary (First Picador edition.). Picador :.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hitchings, Henry, 1974-. 2006. Defining the World: The Extraordinary Story of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary. New York: Picador.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hitchings, Henry, 1974-. Defining the World: The Extraordinary Story of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary New York: Picador, 2006.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Hitchings, H. (2006). Defining the world: the extraordinary story of dr. johnson's dictionary. First Picador edn. New York: Picador.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hitchings, Henry. Defining the World: The Extraordinary Story of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary First Picador edition., Picador :, 2006.
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