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Peter Draw Roget-polymath, eccentric, and synonym aficionado-was a complicated man. He was an eminent scholar who utilized himself in his work, yet he also possessed an allure that endeared him to his mentors and colleagues-not to say a bunch of female admirers. But, most notably, Roget made lists. From age eight, Roget retained these lists with the intent of purchasing the chaotic world around him. After his father's death, his mother became overbearing and despondent. Soon, his sister also descended into mental disorder. Despite these tragedies, Roget resided a brilliant life filled with unexpected twists and discoveries-including narrowly keeping away from jail in Napoleon's France, supporting famed medical doctor Thomas Beddoes by personally testing the effects of laughing gas, and inventing the slip rule. Evocative and interesting, The Man Who Made Lists let us readers join Roget on his worldly activities and psychological journeys. This wealthy narrative explores the energy of words and the everlasting legacy of the rediscovered genius.
