This compact version of Samuel Johnson's dictionary offers a wealth of information on the English language. In addition to definitions, it also includes an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, a list of cities, boroughs, and market towns in England and Wales, and information on the days on which markets are held. This book is a valuable reference for anyone interested in the history of the English language.

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