A Dictionary Of Modern Slang, Cant And Vulgar Words Used At The Present Day In The Streets Of London (1860) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164182887)

""A Dictionary Of Modern Slang, Cant And Vulgar Words Used At The Present Day In The Streets Of London"" is a book written by John Camden Hotten and published in 1860. The book is a comprehensive guide to the slang and vulgar language used by the people of London during that time period. It includes a wide range of terms and phrases, including those used by criminals, street vendors, and the working class. The book provides definitions and explanations for each term, as well as examples of how they are used in context. It is a fascinating insight into the language and culture of London during the 19th century, and is still considered a valuable resource for historians and linguists today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Camden Hotten
ISBN-10: 1164182889
ISBN-13: 9781164182887
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d