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Sinks of London Laid Open A Pocket Companion for the Uninitiated, to Which is Added a Modern Flash Dictionary Containing all the Cant Words, Slang Terms, and Flash Phrases Now in Vogue, with a List of the Sixty Orders of Prime Coves

Sinks of London Laid Open A Pocket Companion for the Uninitiated, to Which is Added a Modern Flash Dictionary Containing all the Cant Words, Slang Terms, and Flash Phrases Now in Vogue, with a List of the Sixty Orders of Prime Coves

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Subjects:
London (England)Description and travelEnglish languageSlangDictionariesSocial life and customsViceCant
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Culture/Civilization/SocietyTravel & GeographyHistory - EuropeanEncyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference

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In an era marked by stark social divides, "Sinks of London Laid Open" by George Cruikshank unveils the gritty realities of 19th-century London. This incisive document explores the harrowing conditions of common lodging houses and the lives of cadgers, revealing the unvarnished truth behind urban poverty. With its unique blend of vivid illustrations and a modern flash dictionary detailing cant words and slang terms, this work serves as both a historical account and a linguistic guide. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this compelling narrative invites readers to confront the complexities of societal structures and the language that defines them. Discover the depths of human experience through Cruikshank's unflinching lens.

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