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American Dictionary of the English Language
Noah Webster
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Noah Webster's 1828 masterpiece redefined American English with 70,000 words - 12,000 never before published. This revolutionary work, which Emily Dickinson called her "only companion," created our linguistic identity. What other dictionary dared correct George Washington himself?

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The Vision of a Unified American Language

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In the early years of the American Republic, I, Noah Webster, envisioned a nation with its own distinct language, separate from the influences of British English. This vision was not merely about words and spellings, but about forging a national identity. Growing up during the American Revolution, I was deeply influenced by the radical ideas of freedom and the need for cultural independence. My journey began with the publication of *A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language* in 1806, which marked the first truly American dictionary. This work was a significant step towards standardizing American English, though it did not yet fully embody the comprehensive reforms I would later introduce.

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