A Dictionary of English Synonyms

Name/Title

A Dictionary of English Synonyms

Description

It filled a gap for 19th-century writers seeking precise, varied word choices at a time when few such English-language reference works existed.

Context

One of the earlier comprehensive American thesauruses, remaining a standard reference for writers for decades and going through revised editions well into the 20th century.

Category

Reference

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Textbook

Book Details

Author

Richard Soule

Publisher

Little, Brown, and Company

Place Published

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

1924

Notes

Pages: 488

Create Date

October 7, 2022

Update Date

July 20, 2026