Flawless copy. A profile of the creator of the legendary thesaurus named for him describes his childhood fascination with list-making, a practice that was shaped by family tragedies, his run-in with Napoleon's authorities, and a productive relationship with famed physician Thomas Beddoes.

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Title: The Man Who Made Lists
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0399154620
ISBN 13: 9780399154621
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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A profile of the creator of the legendary thesaurus named for him describes his childhood fascination with list-making, a practice that was shaped by family tragedies, his run-in with Napoleon's authorities, and a productive relationship with famed physician Thomas Beddoes. 50,000 first printing.

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Joshua Kendall is a language enthusiast and an award-winning freelance journalist who currently writes for such publications as Business Week and The Boston Globe.

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