1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue.
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Max Harris
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bibliophile Books, 1971
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue presents a fascinating linguistic journey into the colorful and often crude vernacular of early 19th-century England. This unique lexicon chronicles the slang, cant, and colloquialisms that permeated everyday conversation, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the social strata and hidden corners of Georgian society. It uncovers the wit and inventiveness of a bygone era, detailing expressions that range from the humorous to the scandalous. The work illustrates the dynamic nature of language and provides an invaluable resource for historians, linguists, and anyone captivated by the evolution of English. This authoritative volume serves as a compelling record of a vibrant linguistic landscape.
Author: Max Harris
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bibliophile Books, 1971
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue presents a fascinating linguistic journey into the colorful and often crude vernacular of early 19th-century England. This unique lexicon chronicles the slang, cant, and colloquialisms that permeated everyday conversation, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the social strata and hidden corners of Georgian society. It uncovers the wit and inventiveness of a bygone era, detailing expressions that range from the humorous to the scandalous. The work illustrates the dynamic nature of language and provides an invaluable resource for historians, linguists, and anyone captivated by the evolution of English. This authoritative volume serves as a compelling record of a vibrant linguistic landscape.