f his extensive work and research, the American people are able to have a uniform language and one that is distinctly different from that of the English. Webster took risks, and although some ideas were not accepted, he refused to give up his dream of creating a unique American language. His experiences as a teacher, political activist, journalist and lawyer helped expose him to the changes that were necessary in the language not only of his lifetime, but also changes that would benefit the future generations. Although Webster earned a profit of less than one cent a copy for his books (Baugh 360), he persevered and because of this mans ideas and standardization of the language, it is possible for all Americans to communicate with one another. Authors of A History of the English Language, Albert Baugh and Thomas Cable manage to sum up Noah Webster in one sentence. They write, If, after a century and a half, some are inclined to doubt the existence of anything so distinctive as an American language, his efforts, nevertheless, have left a permanent mark on the language of this country (363). ...
