The dictionary people the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English dictionary
For the first time ever, this thrilling literary detective story, doubling as a celebration of words, language, people and one of mankind's greatest achievements, unravels the mystery of the contributors from around the world who, for over seventy years, helped to codify the way we read, write...
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Main Author: | Ogilvie, Sarah (Author) |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
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New York :
Alfred A. Knopf,
2023.
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Edition: | First American edition. |
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