Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary : G. & C. Merriam Dictionary Engravings Of The Nineteenth Century Printed Alphabetically As A Source For Creativity In The Human Brain

Since its publication in 2009, __Pictorial Webster's__ has captivated legions of readers with its vintage charm. Now a selection of over 200 gorgeous engravings that once graced the pages of 19th-century Webster's dictionaries are gathered in this tiny treasure trove of visual wonders. This compact, portable reference is perfect for stuffing in the stockings of scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this pocket-sized volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration. With a tactile package that reproduces the old-world allure of the original, __Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary__ is a little gem of a book. Since its publication in 2009, Pictorial Webster's has captivated legions of readers with its vintage charm. Now a selection of over 200 gorgeous engravings that once graced the pages of 19th-century Webster's dictionaries are gathered in this tiny treasure trove of visual wonders. This compact, portable reference is perfect for stuffing in the stockings of scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this pocket-sized volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration. With a tactile package that reproduces the old-world allure of the original, Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary is a little gem of a book. Cover......Page 1 PICTORIAL WEBSTER'S: Pocket Dictionary......Page 4 INTRODUCTION......Page 6 KEY TO THE NUMBERS AND LETTERS ACCOMPANYING THE ENGRAVINGS......Page 12 A......Page 13 B......Page 23 C......Page 31 D......Page 43 E......Page 53 F......Page 61 G......Page 69 H......Page 77 I......Page 85 J......Page 91 K......Page 99 L......Page 105 M......Page 115 N......Page 123 O......Page 127 P......Page 135 Q......Page 145 R......Page 151 S......Page 161 T......Page 171 U......Page 179 V......Page 183 W......Page 189 X......Page 195 Y......Page 197 Z......Page 201 COCCYX......Page 205 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 207

Since its publication in 2009, Pictorial Webster's has captivated legions of readers with its vintage charm. Now a selection of over 200 gorgeous engravings that once graced the pages of 19th-century Webster's dictionaries are gathered in this treasure trove of visual wonders. This short reference book is perfect for scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration.