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Roget by Any Other Name

Roget by Any Other Name

Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 1064

  • Jun 28, 2021 5:00 pm
  • 52:49 mins
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The creator of the thesaurus, Peter Mark Roget, almost fell captive to Napoleon. And, expressions are a dime a dozen in the English language.

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An Englishman’s Misadventure in Napoleonic France

28 MINS

Peter Mark Roget found himself in danger when French opinion turned against the English.

Peter Mark Roget found himself in danger when French opinion turned against the English.

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So to Speak

25 MINS

11,000 Expressions That'll Knock Your Socks Off

11,000 Expressions That'll Knock Your Socks Off

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