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The Forgotten Founding Father: Noah Webster's Obsession And The Creation Of An American Culture (2011)

by Joshua Kendall(Favorite Author)

3.41 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0399156992 (ISBN13: 9780399156991)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Putnam Adult

review 1: Who would believe that Noah Webster – yes, the ‘Dictionary Guy’ – had such an important role in the founding of the United States? Well, this book proves it! Kendall presents an extensive portrait of the life and influence of Noah Webster. The man was a bit of a control freak (I guess you’d have to be to single-handedly create the American dictionary), but also an amazing self-promoter. Webster was friend to Washington, consulted by many of the Founders, and really helped defined what it meant to be an American.For those interested in the Colonial Era, I think this book will be a great read.
review 2: There is a lot more to Noah Webster than the dictionary. He butted heads with most of the easily recognizable founding fathers including Washington,... more Jefferson, and Hamilton. Also interesting tidbits about how spelling has changed, but not just a book about words or how the dictionary got done. Astonishing price that Webster got for the publication of his life's work. I loved the book, but bore with the narration. less

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