Professor and the madman

I just finished The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary (P.S.). Great true story of a couple key figured in the making of the Oxford English Dictionary. Easy read, good overview, seemingly well researched (primary research) and interesting context. I love these types of books.

Originally published on WordPress on May 10, 2007. Migrated to this blog on May 29, 2025.

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