Books
by Pip Williams
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The Dictionary of Lost Words |
Simon Winchester's The Surgeon of Crowthorne (bwl 2000) tells the story of the Scriptorium where lexicographers assembled the Oxford English Dictionary but somehow the words women use amongst themselves were disregarded. This is their story and of the little girl who treasured them. Whimsical? Not at all, Williams brings a whole new perspective on how words and their usage have shaped and influenced our lives throughout history. Warm, funny with a touch of romance but never sentimental, it's a compelling read.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 101 Summer 2021) |
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