THE MAN WHO MADE LISTS; LOVE, DEATH, MADNESS, AND THE CREATION OF ROGET'S THESAURUS

Kendall, Joshua

ISBN 10: 0399154620 ISBN 13: 9780399154621

Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2008

Language: English

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G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2008. first printing. 297pp., index, illustrations. 8vo. As new unread hardcover, as new d/j.

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THE MAN WHO MADE LISTS; LOVE, DEATH, MADNESS, AND THE CREATION OF ROGET'S THESAURUS

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G.P. Putnam's Sons

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2008

Language

English

ISBN 10

0399154620

ISBN 13

9780399154621

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Hardcover

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First Edition, First Printing.

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As new

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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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