Professor and the Madman : A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the...

Description: The covers has some tears. This book, titled "Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary," is a captivating read for those interested in biography, medical history, language arts, and disciplines, as well as history. Published by HarperCollins in 1998, this hardcover textbook authored by Simon Winchester has 256 pages and measures 8.2 inches in length, 5.5 inches in width, and 0.9 inches in height, with a weight of 12 ounces. The book explores the story of Samuel Johnson and his creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, while also delving into the themes of murder, insanity, and the Civil War period (1850-1877). It is a must-read for anyone interested in lexicography, psychiatry, literary history, and linguistics. This book is categorized under "Books & Magazines," "Textbooks, Education & Reference," and "Textbooks."

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Number of Pages: 256 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Professor and the Madman : A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Year: 1998

Subject: Lexicography, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, Literary, Psychiatry / General, Historical, Linguistics / Etymology

Item Height: 0.9 in

Item Weight: 12 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography, Medical, History

Item Length: 8.2 in

Author: Simon Winchester

Item Width: 5.5 in

Format: Hardcover