Cant - A Gentleman's Guide: The Language of Rogues in Georgian London
by Stephen Hart
An informative guide to the slang and coded speech of rogues and criminals in Georgian London, drawn from historical sources.
About This Book
This book explores the colorful and often secretive vocabulary of London's underworld during the Georgian era.
It presents terms and phrases used by rogues, thieves, and other figures operating outside polite society.
Readers gain insight into how language reflected social divisions and the daily realities of 18th-century street life.
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