Caught In The Web Of Words: James Murray And The Oxford English Dictionary
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A richly researched biography, Caught in the Web of Words chronicles the remarkable life of Sir James A.H. Murray, the Scottish lexicographer who dedicated over four decades to editing the monumental Oxford English Dictionary. Written by his granddaughter, K.M. Elisabeth Murray, the account draws on family papers, letters, and personal recollections to paint an intimate portrait of a self-taught scholar driven by an almost obsessive passion for the English language. The narrative details the extraordinary challenges Murray faced — from coordinating thousands of volunteer contributors to battling the Oxford University Press over deadlines and resources — all while raising a large family in the famous Scriptorium, a corrugated iron shed in his garden. Authoritative yet deeply human, this biography illustrates how one man's tireless devotion helped produce what remains the world's most comprehensive dictionary of the English language.
Author: K.M. Elisabeth Murray
Format: Paperback
Published: 1977, Yale University Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good.
A richly researched biography, Caught in the Web of Words chronicles the remarkable life of Sir James A.H. Murray, the Scottish lexicographer who dedicated over four decades to editing the monumental Oxford English Dictionary. Written by his granddaughter, K.M. Elisabeth Murray, the account draws on family papers, letters, and personal recollections to paint an intimate portrait of a self-taught scholar driven by an almost obsessive passion for the English language. The narrative details the extraordinary challenges Murray faced — from coordinating thousands of volunteer contributors to battling the Oxford University Press over deadlines and resources — all while raising a large family in the famous Scriptorium, a corrugated iron shed in his garden. Authoritative yet deeply human, this biography illustrates how one man's tireless devotion helped produce what remains the world's most comprehensive dictionary of the English language.