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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 38 MIN

FACTS: True Crime Book Club - The Surgeon of Crowthorne

from The I Digress Podcast · host The I Digress Podcast

Prepare to be surprised and intrigued as we delve into the fascinating story behind the Oxford English Dictionary and one of its most peculiar contributors. Discover the tale of Dr. William Chester Minor, a brilliant but troubled surgeon who contributed thousands of words to the dictionary while confined to an asylum for the criminally insane. It's a captivating journey into the history of language, madness, and the unexpected connections that shape our world.Spotify Tags: true crime book club, oxford english dictionary, historical crime, book review, literary crime

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