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Alan Axelrod
Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter [EPUB ebook]
Forgotten Hipster Lines, Tough Guy Talk, and Jive Gems

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The Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter: Forgotten Hipster Lines, Tough Guy Talk, and Jive Gems explores the rich vocabulary of gangsters, hipsters, jazz musicians, and military personnel of the 1930s and 40s. Entries include definitions, etymology, and examples of usage. This delightful compendium celebrates the linguistic gems cut and polished during the Great Depression, World War I, and the postwar fiftiesnow forgotten or in danger of being forgotten.

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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 240 ● ISBN 9781628730173 ● Maison d’édition Skyhorse Publishing ● Publié 2011 ● Téléchargeable 6 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 2768653 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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