prepared under the superintendence of William Dwight Whitney ...
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Century Co.
Date of Publication
[c1897]
Physical Description
10 v. illus., maps. 31 cm.
Contents
v. 1-8. The Century dictionary ... --v. 9. The Century cyclopedia of names ... ed. by Benjamin E. Smith ... --v. 10. The Century atlas of the world, prepared under the superintendence of Benjamin E. Smith ...
A complete dictionary of the English language, both with regard to sound and meaning: one main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed a rhetorical grammar
Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-178).
Summary
"Formatted like a dictionary, the terms are listed in alphabetical order and cross-references when necessary. Besides terms related to deseases and their treatment, Dr. Jerger has included many terms related to myth and magic as they weave in and out of the healing arts."
Patrons may also want to consult "What did they mean by that? A dictionary of historical and genealogical terms old and new", LHO call number 929.1 D762.
"In addition to terminology, such as the names of the many courts and legal processes, this collection of more than 4500 words includes many occupations, descriptions of early furniture and foods, common medical terms and herbal remedies, and many all but forgotten expressions."
Patrons may also want to consult "A medical miscellany for genealogists", LHO call number 610.14 J55.
