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Samuel Johnson Andrew Billen

Samuel Johnson By Andrew Billen

Samuel Johnson by Andrew Billen


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Summary

Sam Johnson spent nine long years writing the first important dictionary of the English Language. But it isn't for his writing that Sam is remembered. What keeps Sam's memory alive are the clever things he said. Words which are still funny and true centuries later. Ages 10+.

Samuel Johnson Summary

Samuel Johnson by Andrew Billen

Sam Johnson spent nine long years writing the first important dictionary of the English Language. But it isn't for his writing that Sam is remembered. What keeps Sam's memory alive are the clever things he said. Words which are still funny and true centuries later. Ages 10+.

About Andrew Billen

Andrew Billen is a feature writer on, and currently television critic of, The Times. He has worked on The Observer, the Standard and the New Statesman. His previous books include Sam Johnson, The Wonderful Word Doctor also for Short Books. He lives in Oxford, with his wife and young daughter.

Additional information

GOR004631058
9781904095774
1904095771
Samuel Johnson by Andrew Billen
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Short Books Ltd
20040520
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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