MAN WHO MADE LISTS, THE: LOVE, DEATH, MADNESS AND THE CREATION OF ROGET'S THESAURUS
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Sinopse
From the age of eight, he kept these lists with the intention of ordering the chaotic world around him. After his father's death, his mother became, at once, overbearing and despondent. Soon, his sister would also descend into mental illness. Despite these tragedies, Roget lived a colorful life full of unexpected twists and discoveries-including narrowly avoiding jail in Napoleon's France, assisting famed physician Thomas Beddoes by personally testing the effects of laughing gas, and inventing the slide rule.
Evocative and entertaining, 'The Man Who Made Lists' lets readers join Roget on his worldly adventures and emotional journeys. This rich narrative explores the power of words and the everlasting legacy of a rediscovered genius.
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ISBN | 9780399154621 |
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Pré venda | Não |
Peso | 339g |
Autor para link | KENDALL JOSHUA |
Livro disponível - pronta entrega | Não |
Dimensões | 23 x 16 x 1 |
Tipo item | Livro Importado |
Número de páginas | 304 |
Número da edição | 1ª EDIÇAO - 2008 |
Código Interno | 502394 |
Código de barras | 9780399154621 |
Acabamento | HARDCOVER |
Autor | KENDALL, JOSHUA |
Editora | PENGUIN USA |
Sob encomenda | Não |