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Dr Peter Mark Roget : Thesaurus

'. . . have you got Roget?s Thesaurus of English words and phrases? It is the most wonderful machine for getting at words that you know but can?t think of at the moment, that I have encountered. . . I bought it about a year ago, & wonder how I ever did without it.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Arnold Bennett      Print: Book

Dr Peter Mark Roget : Thesaurus

'I send by parcel post two other jobs: One is "Roget?s Thesaurus". This is a book that I use every day, fairly roughly. Please bind it how you like, bearing this rough & constant usage in mind.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Arnold Bennett      Print: Book

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