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Webster's new collegiate dictionary.

The ideal language reference for anyone who works with words. It presents a full range of search options from basic to advanced that empowers users to conduct language research, study words, build vocabulary skills, prepare business reports, write academic papers, and solve challenging word puzzles.

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Webster's New Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language

Compiled especially for today's successful student, the bestselling Webster's II is packaged to stand apart from the rest. Features more than 55,000 precise definitions, concise style and usage guides, word histories, compute r and science terms, and more.

266 pages Houghton Mifflin; Revised edition (July 30, 1986) English 0395418224 978-0395418222 Product 5.4 x 3.4 x 0.6 inches Shipping 1.6 ounces

Noah Webster's textbook is renowned for its significant impact on American education and language. It was instrumental in standardizing American English and fostering a unique American identity through language. Widely used throughout history, it is often referred to as the "Blue-backed Speller," reflecting its lasting influence on spelling and education in the United States.

The essays and writings in this collection reveal Noah Webster's diverse interests, focusing on language, education, and politics during a pivotal time in American history. Known for his influential dictionaries, Webster explores language evolution and advocates for spelling reform and a standardized education system to promote national unity. His insightful commentary addresses broader societal issues, reflecting on the aspirations of a young nation. This compilation showcases Webster's dedication to shaping American identity through language and thoughtful cultural reflections.

Focusing on the importance of education, this influential work by Noah Webster aimed to standardize spelling and enhance literacy in early America. Known as the "Blue-Backed Speller," it introduced a systematic method for teaching reading and spelling through phonics and repetition. Emphasizing American English and practical vocabulary, it significantly contributed to the formation of American identity and language. Its widespread use in schools for generations solidified its legacy in American education and language development.

An American Dictionary of the English Language is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1868. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Dictionary contains more than 150,000 clear and accurate definitions. The Thesaurus has over 150,000 words arranged in A-Z form.

Based upon the broad foundations laid down by Noah Webster, this edition features similar supplements to other dictionaries published in 1969 such as:• A Dictionary of Biography • A Dictionary of Geography • A Dictionary of Noted Names in Fiction, Mythology, Legend• A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases• A Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names and Foreign Words • Abbreviations Commonly Used in Writing and Printing • Practical Business Mathematics • Forms of Address• Tables of Weights and Measures • Special Signs and Symbols • Presidents of the United States• Vice Presidents and Cabinet Officers of the United States • Declaration of Independence • Constitution of the United States • History of Canada• Charter of the United Nations• Air Distances between Principal Cities• Principal Geographic Features of the World• Commercial and Financial TermsWhile also including additional supplements:• Dictionary of Musical Terms• Outline of Musical History• Guide to English Grammar and Common Errors• Synonyms and Antonyms• Office Worker’s Manual• Perpetual Calendar• Wedding Anniversaries• Language of Gems• Birthstones• Birth Days• Seven Wonders of the World• How Days Got Their Names• How Months Got Their Names• National Parks• Holidays (U.S. and Foreign)• Road Distances (U.S.)• Copyright Law• Facts about the States• Table of AlphabetsAnd 43 full page Illustrations in color.

Webster's Third is available in a delux buckram binding that offers an even more handsome presentation for this classic language reference.