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The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus

The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus

2014

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What inspired the author to focus on Roget's early years and his love for words?

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Did anyone else feel motivated to explore their own love for language after reading this?

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How accurately does the book portray the process of creating a thesaurus?

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