1858 Noah Webster American Dictionary of the English Language Merriam Goodrich
“An American Dictionary of the English Language” is an extensive and comprehensive dictionary compiled by the esteemed, Noah Webster. It includes etymologies of English words derived from a comparison of twenty languages across Asia and Europe, as well as the corrected orthography of words based on their etymologies. The dictionary also provides pronunciation guidance through the division of words into syllables, accentuation, and vowel marking, when necessary or through general rules. In addition to these features, the dictionary offers accurate and precise 19th-century definitions, which are often accompanied by examples from reputable authors or familiar phrases of the period to help clarify any doubts or obscurities.
Published by George and Charles Merriam in Springfield, Massachusetts. this 1858 revised and enlarged edition was edited by Chauncey A. Goodrich, and also includes a pronunciation guide to assist with pronouncing vocabularies of Biblical, classical, and geographical names.
1858 Noah Webster American Dictionary of the English Language Merriam Goodrich
“An American Dictionary of the English Language” is an extensive and comprehensive dictionary compiled by the esteemed, Noah Webster. It includes etymologies of English words derived from a comparison of twenty languages across Asia and Europe, as well as the corrected orthography of words based on their etymologies. The dictionary also provides pronunciation guidance through the division of words into syllables, accentuation, and vowel marking, when necessary or through general rules. In addition to these features, the dictionary offers accurate and precise 19th-century definitions, which are often accompanied by examples from reputable authors or familiar phrases of the period to help clarify any doubts or obscurities.
Published by George and Charles Merriam in Springfield, Massachusetts. this 1858 revised and enlarged edition was edited by Chauncey A. Goodrich, and also includes a pronunciation guide to assist with pronouncing vocabularies of Biblical, classical, and geographical names.
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WEBSTER, Noah; GOODRICH, Chauncey A. (Contrib.)
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Springfield, Mass.: George and Charles Merriam, 1858.
Details:
- Collation: Complete
- lxxxiv, 1376, [4]
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~10.5in X 8.25in (26.5cm x 21cm)
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41037
Categories
Americana, American History
Language Study & Reference
Authors
WEBSTER, Noah; GOODRICH, Chauncey A. (Contrib.)
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete