The Surgeon Of Crowthorne: A Tale Of Murder, Madness And The Oxford English Dictionary

The making of the "Oxford English Dictionary" was a monumental 50 year task requiring thousands of volunteers. One of the keenest volunteers was a W C Minor who astonished everyone by refusing to come to Oxford to receive his congratulations. In the end, James Murray, the "OED's" editor, went to Crowthorne in Berkshire to meet him.

• | By (Author): Simon Winchester
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• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jun 03, 1999
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 224 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0140271287
• | ISBN-13: 9780140271287