The Watseka Wonder; a Startling and Instructive Psychological Study, Winchester Stevens E.

Автор: Winchester, Simon
Название: Professor and the Madman, The
ISBN: 0060839783 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780060839789
Издательство: HarperCollins USA
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A New York Times Notable Book - Now a Major Motion Picture

The Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary--and literary history.

The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, was stunned to discover that one man, Dr. W. C. Minor, had submitted more than ten thousand. But their surprise would pale in comparison to what they were about to discover when the committee insisted on honoring him. For Dr. Minor, an American Civil War veteran, was also an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane.

Masterfully researched and eloquently written, The Professor and the Madman "is the linguistic detective story of the decade." (William Safire, New York Times Magazine)

This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

Автор: Simon Winchester
Название: The Surgeon of Crowthorne
ISBN: 0140271287 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780140271287
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Описание: The making of the "Oxford English Dictionary" was a monumental 50 year task requiring thousands of volunteers. One of the keenest volunteers was a W C Minor who astonished everyone by refusing to come to Oxford to receive his congratulations. In the end, James Murray, the "OED`s" editor, went to Crowthorne in Berkshire to meet him.

Автор: Winchester Simon
Название: Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles
ISBN: 0060750448 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780060750442
Издательство: HarperCollins USA
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Описание: An informative and enchanting journey with Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of Krakatoa and The Professor and the Madman, from the southern tip of Korea to the DMZ border with North Korea.

Автор: Waggoner, Tim
Название: Supernatural - the men of letters bestiary winchester
ISBN: 1785656805 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785656804
Издательство: Titan books ltd.
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Описание: Northern Lights Travel Guide - Holiday and travel advice about where and when to see the aurora borealis, covering Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Alaska. Also includes photographing the Northern Lights, what to wear, forecasting Northern Lights, the science of the aurora, and tour operators offering Northern Lights packages.

Автор: Winchester Dan
Название: A Bullet for My Brother
ISBN: 1728796474 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781728796475
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 2233.00 р.
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Welcome to the meanest town in the West

My brother is an outlaw in Canyon Diablo, a town filled with gunfighters, gamblers, and thieves. There isn't a lawman for a hundred miles.

I'm a college professor, and I don't carry a gun. The last place a man like me should go is Canyon Diablo, but I need my brother to sign off on a contract to settle our dead father's estate.

I never expected to fall for a beautiful woman, or to get recruited to rob a train. And now an outlaw gang has sworn to gun me down on sight.

Fortunately, I was a sharpshooter in the war. Unfortunately, I swore I'd never kill again.

A Bullet for My Brother is the first novel from Dan Winchester, author of the Tombstone Jack stories. It's loaded with action, humor, and even a touch of romance. If you're looking for a great traditional western, you've come to the right place

Автор: Best Jen
Название: Debt of Honour: Winchester City`s First World War Dead
ISBN: 1906978654 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781906978655
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Цена: 3678.00 р.
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