Noah Webster's Fighting Words

Written by Tracy Nelson Maurer · Illustrated by Mircea Catusanu

Who dares edit the biography of a dictionary pioneer? A ghostly hand might know.

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40 pages· 1,154 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 710L

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Bookroo's summary

Noah Webster, the mind behind America's first dictionary, was never shy about his opinions. Known for his bold ideas on everything from spelling to politics, he even critiqued his own work. Now, it seems the ghost of this outspoken patriot has returned, red pencil in hand, to edit his own biography. What revelations might this spectral editor uncover about his past convictions?

From the publisher

Noah Webster, famous for writing the first dictionary of the English language as spoken in the United States, was known in his day for his bold ideas and strong opinions about, well, everything. Spelling, politics, laws, you name it–he had something to say about it. He even commented on his own opinions! With a red pencil in hand, Noah often marked up work that he had already published. So who edited this book? It certainly looks like the ghost of the great American author and patriot picked up a pencil once again to comment on his own biography!

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