The meaning of everything

By Simon Winchester

Subjects: Biography, English language, dictionaries, English language, lexicography, Lexicography, Lexicology, Oxford English dictionary, English language, Lexicographers, Furnivall, frederick james, 1825-1910, History

Description: Traces the history of the Oxford English Dictionary from its earliest inception through its long path to completion, describes the process of creating a dictionary, and includes anecdotes about its creators and their work.