Articles liés à The Man Who Made Lists: Love, Death, Madness, and the...
The Man Who Made Lists: Love, Death, Madness, and the Creation of Roget's Thesaurus - Couverture rigide
Synopsis
A profile of the creator of the legendary thesaurus named for him describes his childhood fascination with list-making, a practice that was shaped by family tragedies, his run-in with Napoleon's authorities, and a productive relationship with famed physician Thomas Beddoes. 50,000 first printing.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Présentation de l'éditeur
In the tradition of The Professor and the Madman, a "brisk and vivid"( Los Angeles Times) account of an obsessive scholar.
Polymath, eccentric, and synonym aficionado, Peter Mark Roget had a host of female admirers, was one of the first to test the effects of laughing gas, invented the slide rule, and narrowly escaped jail in Napoleon's France. But Roget is best known for making lists.
After the tragic turmoil of his early life (both his mother and sister were institutionalized), Roget longed for order in his chaotic world. At the age of eight, he began his quest to put everything in its rightful place, one word at a time. This is the fascinating story of a driven man and a brilliant scholar-and the legacy he has left for generations.
Revue de presse
"Brisk and vivid, with Kendall coloring between the lines left by history."
-Los Angeles Times
"Kendall's style...gets the job done with sympathy and speed."
-New York Times
"Well written and persuasive."
-Washington Post
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Acheter neuf
Afficher cet article
EUR 41,55
EUR 11,59 expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers France
Destinations, frais et délaisAutres éditions populaires du même titre
Résultats de recherche pour The Man Who Made Lists: Love, Death, Madness, and the...
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists: Love, Death, Madness, and the Creation of Roget's Thesaurus
Edité par
Putnam Adult, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR004873248
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists: Love, Death, Madness, and the Creation of Roget's Thesaurus
Edité par
Putnam Adult, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR011571987
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Man Who Made Lists, the
Edité par
-, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Man Who Made Lists, the This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 7719-9780399154621
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Man Who Made Lists, the
Edité par
- -, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Bahamut Media, Reading, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 6545-9780399154621
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists : Love, Death, Madness, and the Creation of Roget's Thesaurus
Edité par
Penguin Publishing Group, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Edition originale
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Very Good. First Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 13557300-6
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists
Edité par
Putnam Adult, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.19. N° de réf. du vendeur G0399154620I4N00
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists
Edité par
Putnam Adult, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.19. N° de réf. du vendeur G0399154620I4N10
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists
Edité par
Putnam Adult, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.19. N° de réf. du vendeur G0399154620I4N01
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists : Love, Death, Madness, and the Creation of Roget's Thesaurus
Edité par
Penguin Publishing Group, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Edition originale
Vendeur : Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Good. First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 5529331-6
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Man Who Made Lists : Love, Death, Madness, and the Creation of Roget's Thesaurus
Edité par
Penguin Publishing Group, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0399154620
ISBN 13 : 9780399154621
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Edition originale
Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Good. First Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 3257554-6
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)