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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (Penguin Reference Books) (Paperback)

by Peter Mark Roget (Author), George W. Davidson (Editor)

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Paperback: 1296 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Revised edition edition (7 Aug 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 014051502X
ISBN-13: 978-0140515022
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.3 x 5.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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This is a useful reference work, ideal for anyone wanting to write a letter, solve a crossword, or write any manner of prose or poem. It is the anniversary edition of Roget - 150 years since it was first published. It has been revised and updated to include all the latest buzz words and phrases from "broadband" to "mockney". In addition, for the first time, the new Roget contains useful panels of additional information, such as the signs of the zodiac and familiar quotations that have become an integral part of everyday life.

About the Author

George Davidson is a highly experienced editor and lexicographer. He is a former senior editor at Chambers Harrap. He lives in Edinburgh.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and phrases, 4 April 2003

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This review is from: Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: 150th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

This book is extremely useful to all - students, scholars and for general family use. It is easy to use and the thumb indexed edition is especially helpful for speeding up your search. I would recommend this book to anyone who does English or Journalism, or for anyone simply wishing to improve their range of vocabulary. This is the best thesaurus I have come across.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of English languages greatest achievements, 6 Sep 2004

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This review is from: Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: 150th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

It is rare to encounter such a well considered and helpful reference work. The thesaurus is based on the work of Peter Roget's original 1852 manuscript and is structured by six classes of word meanings which are later cross referenced in the index. This arrangement is useful for exploring ideas and is a great pleasure to use. The 150th Anniversary Edition includes new modern vocabulary and several interesting essays explaining the history, purpose and ideas behind the book. This item comes highly recommended as an excellent desk reference.

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This review is from: Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: 150th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

Decided to replace my 1970's edition of this and am delighted with new version, easy to use and full of useful phrases. Great for my crosswords when I need a little help!

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Bought this for a friend who is always trying to find a word, they love that it's arranged thematically and not just alphabetically. (I think it might be both but not sure).

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