The forgotten founding father: Noah Webster's obsession and the creation of an American culture
From the author of "The Man Who Made Lists" comes an absorbing biography of Noah Webster, whose name is synonymous with the dictionary he created, but whose life story is not nearly so ubiquitous
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New York, NY [u.a.]
G.P. Putnam's Sons
2010
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| Summary: | From the author of "The Man Who Made Lists" comes an absorbing biography of Noah Webster, whose name is synonymous with the dictionary he created, but whose life story is not nearly so ubiquitous |
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | XII, 355 S. Ill., Kt. |
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