Noah Webster : Weaver of Words
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1590784413
ISBN-13
9781590784419
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Imprint
Boyds Mills Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 1st, 2009
Print length
40 Pages
Weight
488 grams
Dimensions
26.00 x 26.40 x 0.90 cms
Ksh 3,400.00
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This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times -- Noah Webster. Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country's curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City's first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country's first insurance company, established America's first copyright law, and became America's first best-selling author.
This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times -- Noah Webster.
Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country''s curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City''s first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country''s first insurance company, established America''s first copyright law, and became America''s first best-selling author.
Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country''s curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City''s first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country''s first insurance company, established America''s first copyright law, and became America''s first best-selling author.
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