Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language in miniature ... By the Rev. Joseph Hamilton. A new edition
Samuel Johnson
- Mangaka
- Samuel Johnson
- First published
- 1809
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Published as a pocket-sized iteration of Samuel Johnson’s monumental 1755 A Dictionary of the English Language, this miniature edition was curated by the Reverend Joseph Hamilton. The primary intent behind these compact versions was to democratize access to Johnson’s lexicographical work, making it portable and affordable for students, travelers, and the burgeoning middle class of the late 18th and early 19th centuries who required a reliable linguistic reference without the bulk of the original folio editions.
The design of these miniature volumes prioritized legibility despite their limited dimensions, often utilizing crisp, small-scale typography to compress vast amounts of data into a handheld format. While Samuel Johnson provided the authoritative core of the content, editors like Hamilton were instrumental in abridging the entries to maintain utility. These editions were widely received as essential academic tools of the period, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward standardization in English spelling and grammar during the Industrial Revolution.
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