A dictionary of the English language: abridged from the American dictionary, for the use of primary schools and the counting house.

Noah Webster

Published by New York, N. & J. White, 1832

About this Item

Bound in contemporary calf. Leather spine label. Rubbing, minor scuffs to cover. Binding generally sound. Early signature on front end page. Text printed in two columns. Scattered spotting. 2 preliminary leaves, 536 pages 15 x 14 cm. Webster's dictionary was extremely important in establishing standardized definitions and spellings for American words and usage; such as color v. colour and music v. musick. "This dictionary almost at once became, and has remained, the standard English Dictionary in the United States marked a definite advance in modern lexicography, as it included many non-literary terms and paid great attention to the language actually spoken." PMM.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A dictionary of the English language: abridged from the American dictionary, for the use of primary schools and the counting house.
• Publisher: New York, N. & J. White
• Publication Date: 1832
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 10th.
• Condition: Good
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  • Literature and Criticism