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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)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2023.
Edition: First American edition.
Subjects:
Zwyghuizen-Long, Heidi tribute.
Oxford English dictionary.
Encyclopedias and dictionaries > History and criticism.
English language > Lexicography > History > 19th century.
English language > Etymology.
Lexicographers > Biography.
Summary: 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 and speak.
Physical Description: x, 370 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-352) and index.
ISBN: 9780593536407
0593536401
Author Notes: SARAH OGILVIE is a linguist, lexicographer, writer, and technologist. Raised in Australia, she has lived and worked in both the United States, teaching at Stanford, and Britain. She currently teaches at Oxford University, where she develops and directs a new degree integrating humanities with technology.

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