The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

For the book " Professor and The Madman", what are some of the personal traits of James Murray?

Can someone provides me some of the personal traits of Murray

Asked by denne118 on 09 Sep 05:48

Last updated by Jill W on 14 May 13:31

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Answered by Jill W on 14 May 13:31

James Murray was born in February 1837 in Hawick, which is located at the Scotland border. Murrat kept to himself, he was a loner. As a child, he was described as serious and precocious. Murray is known, however, for his love of learning, particularly, in the subject of history.

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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary