Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, containing many additional words; also, A compendium of chronology [&c.].

Samuel Johnson’s dictionary, originally published in 1755, was a monumental undertaking commissioned by a group of London booksellers who sought to standardize the English language after decades of inconsistent spelling and usage. This specific edition, often appearing in later abridged or supplemental formats, reflects the ongoing evolution of the work as it incorporated new vocabulary and historical context to remain the definitive linguistic reference of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

The design of these volumes was intended to prioritize utility and scholarly authority, featuring a rigorous, if occasionally opinionated, approach to lexicography. Johnson personally drafted definitions that balanced clinical precision with his unique, witty literary style. While the dictionary faced early scrutiny for its subjective commentary, it was ultimately received as a triumph of individual scholarship that solidified Johnson's reputation as one of the most significant figures in English literature.