A High-School Dictionary of the English Language

The hardcover binding shows significant wear, with fraying and damage visible on the spine and corners. The cover is faded with some scuff marks, and the spine is fragile, indicating the book's age. There is no dust jacket present. The pages exhibit yellowing and some foxing, typical of books from this era. Despite these flaws, the text remains legible, and the illustrations are intact, offering a glimpse into 19th-century educational materials.

This 1868 edition of "A High-School Dictionary of the English Language" is a significant work by Noah Webster, William G. Webster, and William A. Wheeler, published by Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor, & Co. The book, primarily abridged from the quarto dictionary, serves as an explanatory, pronouncing, and synonymous guide with an appendix of useful tables. It is illustrated with more than three hundred engravings on wood, adding visual interest to the comprehensive textual content. The book is published in New York, Springfield, Mass., and Cincinnati, Ohio, reflecting its broad distribution during the 19th century. The dictionary is a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of English language education. This copy is a hardcover edition, notable for its historical significance and the legacy of Noah Webster in shaping American English. The book's condition reflects its age, with visible wear on the cover and spine. It is a rare find for collectors interested in educational history and linguistic development.