Dictionary Of The English Language

Worcester Joseph E.

Published by Brewer and Tileston, 1864

Heavy tan leather hardcovers, gilt titles, pannelled in black, to the spine. Very Good+, all the pages are tightly bound, no internal markings. Oversized with 1786 pages. Cover scuffing, heavy wear to the spine ends. Small black & white illustrations thorugh the book, " Joseph Emerson Worcester (August 24, 1784 October 27, 1865) was an American lexicographer who was the chief competitor to Noah Webster of Webster's Dictionary in the mid-nineteenth-century. Their rivalry became known as the "dictionary wars". Worcester's dictionaries focused on traditional pronunciation and spelling, unlike Noah Webster's attempts to Americanize words. Worcester was respected by American writers and his dictionary maintained a strong hold on the American marketplace until a later, posthumous version of Webster's book appeared in 1864. After Worcester's death in 1865, their war ended." ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 1786 pages. Seller Inventory # 25597

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dictionary Of The English Language
Publisher: Brewer and Tileston
Publication Date: 1864
Condition: Very Good+