Gross Literary Fraud Exposed (Classic Reprint): Relating to the Publication of Worcester's Dictionary in London; Together with Three Appendixes; ... to an Attack on Him (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Uncover a hidden chapter in dictionary history and the fight for intellectual honesty.
This book presents a detailed account of a famous dispute over the publication and pricing of a major English dictionary. It traces accusations of fraud, disputes with London publishers, and the personal efforts of a key figure to defend his work while exposing errors and misrepresentations.
- Read letters, responses, and testimony that illuminate the stakes in literary publishing.
- See how debates over authorship, copyright, and accuracy unfolded in a 19th‑century marketplace.
- Understand the methods used to defend a project and challenge alleged wrongdoing.
Ideal for readers of literary history, publishing history, and anyone curious about how truth, reputation, and commerce collide in the world of reference books.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book includes correspondence between Joseph E. Worcester and Noah Webster, shedding light on a literary feud that began with Worcester's decision to publish his dictionary. The author explores the depths of Worcester's dictionary, showing how the endeavor to create it led him to adopt strict standards around using the work of his contemporaries. The author argues that this work is an essential resource for understanding 19th century American lexicography and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of dictionaries or the development of American English. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332133604_0
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