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Francis Grose
1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue [EPUB ebook]

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Omslag till 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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Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● ISBN 9781445620039 ● Redaktör Campbell McCutcheon ● Utgivare Amberley Publishing ● Publicerad 2008 ● Nedladdningsbara 6 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 3176379 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM

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