Dr. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases, first published
in 1852, has won a unique place in the reference libraries of writers and students of literature, and the latest edition, revised and enlarged by his grandson, Samuel Romilly Roget, M.A. (Longman, 12s. 6d.), will be sure of as warm a welcome from those people for whom it was originally intended as from the cross-word puzzle enthusiasts who have since discovered it. The new edition, printed on thin paper, is of a convenient size, and contains some two thousand more words and phrases. There are also many additional words included in the index under the old headings. The remarkable grouping and classification of ideas evolved by Dr. Roget remains unaltered. The Thesaurus is too well known to need further commendation, but its present light and compact form should add con- siderably to its popularity.
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