An American Dictionary of the English Language

Publication

Lacey Museum

Dictionary, Volume 1

Name/Title

An American Dictionary of the English Language

Entry/Object ID

85.132A

Description

An English dictionary written and published by Noah Webster it contains etymologies, orthography, pronunciation and definitions with illustrations if they are doubtful or obscure of thousands of words. With an introductory dissertation on the origin, history and connection of the languages of western Asia and Europe, with an explanation of the principles on which languages are formed. Covering A-IVY in 938 pages there is a picture of Noah Webster opposite the title page. On the first, blank page in black ink is a handwritten note: "Paul M. Wood from his father David Wood" then below that "Detroit Apr. 2nd 1848". 7.5" x 11" x 3.5" hard cover leather bound book. Green leather wrapping over a brown leather cover and spine. There is no title or decoration on the covers or spine. Very worn and discolored

Lexicon

Search Terms

American, Education, English

Publication Details

Author

Noah Webster, LL. D.

Edition

First Edition in Octavo

Place Published

City

New Haven

County

New Haven

State/Province

Connecticut

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

1841

Publication Language

English

LCCN

13014970

Notes

Copy No.: 1

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Paul M. Wood

Related Entries

Notes

06-25-2015 85.132A&B are part of a two-volume set. eqv