A dictionary of the English language vs Dead Men's Money: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: History

Cover of A dictionary of the English language

A dictionary of the English language Samuel Johnson · 1747 ★★★★☆ 3.6 464 pages · ≈ 8 h 36 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Dead Men's Money

Dead Men's Money Joseph Smith Fletcher · 1920 ★★★★☆ 3.7 212 pages · ≈ 3 h 56 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
Dead Men's Money is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 8 for A dictionary of the English language.
Dead Men's Money is the easier read (Challenging), A dictionary of the English language more demanding (Demanding).

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