The Concise Oxford Dictionary
The Classic First Edition
The classic original edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1911 in a beautifully reproduced facsimile edition with a new introductory essay by David Crystal.
H. F. Fowler Book order (chronological)
F.G. Fowler was an English writer focused on the English language, grammar, and usage. His work emphasized precision and clarity in language. He was known for his dedication to the correct application of words and structures.
The New Pocket Oxford Dictionary
- 1110 pages
- 39 hours of reading
The leading pocket-sized dictionary in the English-speaking world is now available in a user-friendly ninth edition.
Based on the Oxford English dictionary and its supplements.
(The pocket Oxford dictionary has remained a favourite small dictionary since it was first compiled by the Fowler brothers over 50 years ago)
This edition of H.W. Fowler's "Modern English Usage" is taken from the 1926 publication and provides a guide to the expression with clarity and precision of both the spoken and written word.
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
- 2538 pages
- 89 hours of reading
The king's English
- 600 pages
- 21 hours of reading
This work contains sections on vocabulary, punctuation and "airs and graces" as well as contentious syntactical sections.
In it's tenth edition, the world's most popular dictionary has undergone a most thorough revision. More than 200,000 clear, concise entries define a vast array of ideas and words with highlighted usage notes and maps.
