1999, mass market paperback reprint edition, Penguin, NY. 207 pages. "An extraordinary tale." Great book, with true characters who seem fictional, indeed. Two men correspond for 20 years. They were, in fact, writing what was to become The Oxford English Dictionary. Finally, the one researcher decides to visit his co-correspondent. Upon reaching his destination, he is told "Dr. Minor is most certainly here. He is an inmate at the asylum. He has been a patient here for more than 20 years." Fascinating title.
The Surgeon of Crowthorne : A Tale of Murder, Madness and Love of Words
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Author: Winchester, Simon
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140271287
Details:
Author: Winchester, Simon
Brand: imusti
Edition: First Edition
Features:
- PENGUIN GROUP
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 224
Release Date: 01-12-1999
Part Number: 9780140271287
Package Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.0 x 0.8 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780140271287
