English synonyms explained, in alphabetical order; with copious illustrations and examples drawn from the best writers . First American, from the second London edition, greatly enlarged and corrected

CRABB, GEORGE

Published by Charles Ewer, Boston, 1819

About this Item

Thick 8vo, pp. 1006, [9] subscribers' list; text in double column; full contemporary calf, rebacked in inoffensive maroon leatherette, original morocco label preserved; a good, sound copy. Crabb (1778-1851) "commenced the study of medicine, but being unable to endure the dissecting room resigned his medical studies to become assistant to a bookseller" (DNB) and wrote a number of legal digests and schoolbooks. His English Synonyms was perhaps his most successful work, and in one form or another remains in print today. American Imprints 47740; Vancil, p. 62.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English synonyms explained, in alphabetical order; with copious illustrations and examples drawn from the best writers . First American, from the second London edition, greatly enlarged and corrected
• Publisher: Charles Ewer, Boston
• Publication Date: 1819
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