Willard R. Espy
Lexicographer, Author
1910 – 1999
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Who was Willard R. Espy?
Willard Richardson Espy was a U.S. editor, philologist, writer, poet, and local historian. He was the best-known collector of and commentator on word play of his time, and is also particularly remembered for his national bestseller Oysterville – Roads to Grandpa's Village.
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- Born
- Dec 21, 1910
Olympia - Also known as
- Willard Espy
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- Nationality
- United States of America
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- Died
- Feb 20, 1999
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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