Dictionary Of Modern Slang, Cant And Vulgar Words Used At The Present Day In The Streets Of London (1860)

""A Dictionary Of Modern Slang, Cant And Vulgar Words Used At The Present Day In The Streets Of London"" is a book written by John Camden Hotten in 1860. The book is a comprehensive guide to the slang, cant, and vulgar words used in the streets of London during the mid-19th century. It contains over 9,000 entries and includes definitions, examples, and origins of the words and phrases. The book is divided into sections based on the types of slang, such as criminal, theatrical, and sporting slang. It also includes a section on back slang, a form of slang where words are spelled backwards. The book provides insight into the language and culture of London during this time period and is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of language.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.