Skinner writes the captivating true chronicle of the creation of Merriam Webster's "Third New International Dictionary" in 1961, the most controversial dictionary ever published. His engaging and witty account shows how egos, infighting, and controversy shaped one of America's most authoritative language texts.
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Skinner writes the captivating true chronicle of the creation of Merriam Webster's "Third New International Dictionary" in 1961, the most controversial dictionary ever published. His engaging and witty account shows how egos, infighting, and controversy shaped one of America's most authoritative language texts.
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