On this day in UK history:
18th January 1779 – Peter Mark Roget – English doctor
and lexicographer was born. Roget produced his “Roget’s Thesaurus” in 1852
after 47 years. It was originally called: “Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases
Classified and Arranged so as to Facilitate the Expression of Ideas and Assist
in Literary Composition”
Always helpful when learning English :D
Always helpful when learning English :D
Peter Mark Roget |
"Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Classified and Arranged so as to Facilitate the Expression of Ideas and Assist in Literary Composition" |
Roget's Thesaurus |
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