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Crichton James. 1560--82, Scottish scholar and writer, called the Admirable Crichton because of his talents (John) Michael. born 1942, US novelist, screenwriter, and film director; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Andromeda Strain (1969), Jurassic Park (1990), and Disclosure (1994) Crichton resourceful servant proves more than equal to his employers when household is marooned. [Br. Lit.: The Admirable Crichton] See : Butler Crichton resourceful butler who leads master and his family through difficulties on deserted island. [Br. Lit.: Admirable Crichton] See : Castaway |
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| He chose them by their titles, and the first he read was The Lancashire Witches, and then he read The Admirable Crichton, and then many more. I should not require an Admirable Crichton for my purpose. Blakesley, 1839; A Crichton (Jardine's Naturalist's Library), 1843; J. |
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