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November 5 An engrossing historical account of the making of the remarkable Oxford English Dictionary, from the appointment of the first editor, James Murray, in 1879 to its triumphant publication in 1928. Brought to life by Simon Winchester's characteristic talent for storytelling, the achievement of making the dictionary is an unforgettable story, and is further enlivened by portraits of the myriad characters involved in its creation. This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in language and words. The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary |