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An American dictionary of the English language; containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition...the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition...to which is prefixed 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...Rev. and enl. by Chauncey A. Goodrich...With pronouncing vocabularies of scripture, classical and geographical names.

Title
An American dictionary of the English language; containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition...the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition...to which is prefixed 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...Rev. and enl. by Chauncey A. Goodrich...With pronouncing vocabularies of scripture, classical and geographical names.
Author
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.
Publication
Springfield, Mass., G. and C. Merriam, 1856.

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  • Goodrich, Chauncey A. (Chauncey Allen), 1790-1860.
  • Porter, Noah, 1811-1892.
Description
3 p. ℓ., iii-lxxxiv, 1-1376 p., 4 ℓ. front. (port.); 25.8 cm.
Subject
Note
  • Appendix containing scripture, classical, and geographical names has special t.-p.: Tables of Scripture names [etc.]...prepared...under the direction of N. Porter.
  • Bound in full calf, black leather label on spine stamped in gold, salmon endpapers printed with testimonials for the Dictionary.
Call Number
RNK (Webster, N. American dictionary of the English language. 1856)
OCLC
203543
Author
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.
Title
An American dictionary of the English language; containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition...the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition...to which is prefixed 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...Rev. and enl. by Chauncey A. Goodrich...With pronouncing vocabularies of scripture, classical and geographical names.
Imprint
Springfield, Mass., G. and C. Merriam, 1856.
Local Note
Gift of T.A. Janvier.
Added Author
Goodrich, Chauncey A. (Chauncey Allen), 1790-1860.
Porter, Noah, 1811-1892.
Research Call Number
RNK (Webster, N. American dictionary of the English language. 1856)
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