The Evolution of English Lexicography is written by Sir James Augustus Henry Murray and is an important source for anyone interested in the history of vocabulary development in the English language. The author investigates the origin and stages of development of English dictionaries, reveals the methods and principles that guided lexicographers in different periods of time. The book helps to better understand the process of formation and development of lexicology, from the first dictionaries to modern dictionary creation technologies. Thanks to this work, readers will be able to better appreciate the importance of dictionaries in the formation and preservation of language, as well as their impact on the cultural and linguistic context of society.