A Dictionary Of Slang, Jargon And Cant V2: L-Z (1890)

Book Overview

""A Dictionary Of Slang, Jargon And Cant V2: L-Z"" is a reference book written by Albert Barrere and first published in 1890. This second volume of the series focuses on the letters L to Z and provides a comprehensive guide to the slang, jargon, and cant used in English-speaking countries during the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including criminal slang, theatrical slang, sports slang, and more. It also includes historical and cultural references that shed light on the origins and meanings of the various terms. This book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the English language and its use in different contexts.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168130417
• ISBN13: 9781168130419
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"