Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosI Lighted Them Downstairs0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -4:11-4:11Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenI Lighted Them DownstairsMore language observations from the "first recorded murder trial in US history."John McWhorterAug 03, 2023∙ Paid18Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore1ShareWriter Edith Wharton, lighted up brilliantly by the sun.Additional thoughts on the transcript of a 200-year-old murder trial.Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Already a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorter