Saturday 18 January 2014

On this day in UK history – 18th January

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 

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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