The Book Of Vagabonds And Beggars: With A Vocabulary Of Their Language (1860) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169113152)

The Book of Vagabonds and Beggars is a comprehensive guide to the world of vagrants and beggars, compiled by Martin Luther and originally published in 1860. It contains a wealth of information about the lifestyles, habits, and language of these marginalized groups, including descriptions of their various types, methods of begging, and common scams. The book also includes a detailed vocabulary of the slang and jargon used by vagabonds and beggars, providing readers with an insight into their unique culture and way of life. This fascinating and informative work offers a rare glimpse into a largely forgotten aspect of history and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in social history, linguistics, or criminology.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: Martin Luther
ISBN-10: 116911315X
ISBN-13: 9781169113152
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 106
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d