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English Dictionary [Hardcover]

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Type: Book Publisher: Facsimile Publisher Original Language: English Intended Audience: Adults Genre: Lexicography Format: Hardcover Language: English Country of Origin: India Author: Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, Topic: Lexicography Book Title: English Dictionary [Hardcover] Publication Year: 2025 Features: Hardcover

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Book Details: Complete Title: English Dictionary [Hardcover] Author: Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, Joseph Emerson Language: English No. Of Pages: 1188 About the Book- About The Book: The English Dictionary compiled through the efforts of authors like Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, and Joseph Emerson represents a significant evolution in English lexicography. Johnson laid the foundation with his 1755 dictionary, emphasizing usage and literary citations. Walker added pronunciation guidance, while Todd and Chalmers expanded and refined definitions and biographical content. Emerson contributed to educational accessibility. Together, their work shaped comprehensive, authoritative resources that influenced English language teaching, pronunciation, and scholarship throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming vital references in linguistic history. About the Author- About The Author: Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) was an influential English writer, lexicographer, and critic. Best known for A Dictionary of the English Language (1755), he shaped literary standards and language use. Johnson also authored essays, poetry, and a biography collection, Lives of the Poets. Known for his wit and moral insight, he was a towering figure in 18th-century literature and a key figure in shaping modern English prose and criticism.About The Author: John Walker (1732–1807) was an English elocutionist, lexicographer, and actor, best known for his influential Critical Pronouncing Dictionary (1791). His work focused on proper pronunciation and speech, contributing significantly to the study of elocution in the 18th century. Walker’s dictionary became a standard reference in British education. A former actor, his theatrical background influenced his interest in speech and helped popularize spoken English standards of the time.About The Author: Henry John Todd (1763–1845) was an English cleric, librarian, and scholar, renowned for his editorial work on literary figures like John Milton and Samuel Johnson. He edited and expanded Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language, adding valuable annotations. Todd also produced critical editions of Milton’s works, contributing to their scholarly understanding. As a librarian and antiquarian, he played a significant role in preserving and interpreting English literary and religious heritage.About The Author: Alexander Chalmers (1759–1834) was a Scottish writer, editor, and biographer known for his extensive editorial work on English literature. A former physician turned literary figure, he edited and expanded The General Biographical Dictionary, greatly enriching its content. Chalmers also produced editions of works by Shakespeare, Johnson, and others. His contributions helped preserve and popularize English literary and biographical scholarship in the early 19th century, making him a key figure in reference publishing.About The Author: Joseph Emerson (1784–1865) was an American educator, minister, and advocate for women's education. He believed in intellectual and moral training for young women and was instrumental in founding the Mount Vernon School for Girls in Boston. Emerson emphasized the importance of religious and academic instruction, influencing 19th-century educational reform. His writings and teachings contributed to the early movement toward expanded educational opportunities for women in the United States.

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