A History Of The Cries Of London: Ancient And Modern (1881)

By Charles Hindley

Book Overview

A History of the Cries of London: Ancient and Modern is a book written by Charles Hindley and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the cries of London, which were the distinctive calls used by street vendors to attract customers. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the history of the cries of London from ancient times to the 18th century, while the second part describes the cries of London in the 19th century. The book includes illustrations of the vendors and their products, as well as anecdotes and stories about the vendors and their customers. The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture and history of London and its people, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the city.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: 116453257X
• ISBN13: 9781164532576
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"