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sionnach commented on the word the meaning of everything (simon winchester)
Three and a half stars. Book's full title is "The meaning of everything : the story of the Oxford English Dictionary".
Interesting, though I liked "The Professor and the Madman" better.
January 20, 2008
yarb commented on the word the meaning of everything (simon winchester)
Winchester is readable but he does churn out these "well I never!" "story of" nonfics, which are leapt upon by bores in search of ammunition.
January 20, 2008