Noah Webster and the American dictionary /

Noah Webster and the American dictionary / David Micklethwait.

Micklethwait, a London attorney, profiles the Yankee lexicographer who is credited with first distinguishing between British and American spellings and creating the first American dictionary. He describes Webster's (1758-1843) major publications and the influences and methods that shaped them;...

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Main Author: Micklethwait, David.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2000]
Subjects:
Webster, Noah, > 1758-1843.
Webster, Noah, > 1758-1843. > American dictionary of the English language.
Encyclopedias and dictionaries > History and criticism.
English language > United States > Lexicography > History.
English language > Lexicography > History.
Lexicographers > United States > Biography.
Educators > United States > Biography.
Simmons University. > Library. > Gifts. Pfunder.

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