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Gr 7 Up—Many people take the dictionary for granted, rarely stopping to think of how it began. This well-written, impeccably researched book tells the story of Noah Webster (1758–1843), who was responsible for the first dictionary. Webster was fortunate to have a supportive father who mortgaged his farm so his son could afford to attend Yale. Webster saw the American Revolution unfold around him while a college student. He went on to work as a teacher, eventually opening a school and even offering classes to girls (a rarity in early America...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Think of what it would be like to create the first American dictionary: selecting the words, including those used in science and math as well as those from everyday speech; determining spelling, such as favor over favour; establishing unique definitions; composing sentences to define words in context; and researching the etymology of those words. The task is herculean, and it is a wonder that any one man, particularly this man, completed the project. Noah Webster (1758–1843) is shown...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Noah Webster (1758–1843) has a passion for words but cannot seem to find a vocation. He tries teaching, lawyering, lecturing, publishing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More