On Language and Culture: October 2006
Did you know that the Velázquez Sp. and Eng. dictionary was originally published in 1852? And it's still being sold... And the Martinez Amador, first published in 1925 is still in bookstores... Ditto for the Cuyás and Williams... They are all basically worthless now. So beware of bilingual dictionaries!! Make sure you find the first date of publication before putting your money on the counter.
1 comment:
Very interesting as well as very entertaining. For instance, I did not know about that dictionary being still sold. Do continue publishing these curious facts of literature and culture. By the way, How and where do you obtain them?
mary n.
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