Roget's University Thesaurus

The book is in fair condition. The cover shows signs of wear, including edge wear and creases. There is an inscription of a previous owner's name inside. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and legible. No dust jacket is present.

Roget's University Thesaurus, edited by C. O. Sylvester Mawson, Litt.D., Ph.D., is a comprehensive reference work published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company in 1963. This Apollo Edition is a paperback version that offers an extensive collection of synonyms and related linguistic features, tailored for academic use. Originally published as Roget's International Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases, this edition maintains the rigorous standards of its predecessors while providing special features for students, such as a separate science thesaurus and lists of synonyms and idioms. C. O. Sylvester Mawson, a noted lexicographer, ensures the thesaurus is both authoritative and accessible. This edition is particularly valuable for its educational enhancements, making it a popular choice among students and educators. The book is in fair condition, with visible wear on the cover and a previous owner's name inscribed inside.