There is a store located here in Florida called Levenger's.  Very dangerous
catalog they send out.  But in the most recent one we got just the other
day is this blurb:

OWN THE FIRST TRUE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Although there were earlier dictionaries, Samuel Johnson's masterpiece of
1755 is the first true dictionary of the English language.  As a reference
book, few surpass it.  Yet few editions of a Johnson dictionary are
available today.  Professor Jack Lynch of Rutgers University, an estimable
Johnson scholar, has compiled this abridged edition for Levenger Press --
the first selected printing in 40 years -- and it is scrupulously faithful
to the original.

The 3,100+ entries are a joy to peruse, thanks to a readable type size, an
accommodating lie-flat binding and an inviting two-color presentation.
Three new indexes, including Shakesperean citations arranged by play, add
to its value.

A 654-page hardcover, this impressive book offers a rare opportunity to own
a piece of our linguistic and literary heritage with all its rich history
preserved.  And it's still one of the best sources for finding the meaning
of the word.

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The price isn't bad, at $39.95.  It can probably be found on their website,
www.Levenger.com, and they also offer excerpts at www.Levengerpress.com.

But that website is indeed dangerous for the likes of us!

Veloci--good for Jack!--raptor


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