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Reference-book nerdery

Scott McLemee contemplates the very first dictionary of the English language, which was compiled in the late 16th century by Robert Cawdrey.

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The lean beginning

Carrie of Tingle Alley, having taken Stanley Fish’s advice to heart, plans the opening of her murder mystery: Knock knock.

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Check back June 5

When The Dud Avocado is reissued in June, I’ll be posting Terry Teachout’s marvelous new introduction.

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