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Francis Grose
1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

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Couverture du Francis Grose: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (ePUB)

This indispensible guide to »Slang, University Wit and Pickpocket Eloquence » contains fascinating insights into the humour and mentality of its compilers. Enrich your vocabulary with the vulgar witticisms fashionable 200 years ago; wince at jests considered well beyond the pale today. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is reproduced here unabridged, in its politically incorrect glory.

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Format EPUB ● Pages 224 ● ISBN 9781445620039 ● Éditeur Campbell McCutcheon ● Maison d’édition Amberley Publishing ● Publié 2008 ● Téléchargeable 6 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 3176379 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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