“In every way a great improvement on the edition of 1864. Its uses as a dictionary of the very vulgar tongue do not require to be explained.”—Notes and Queries.
“Compiled with most exacting care, and based on the best authorities.”—Standard.
“In ‘The Slang Dictionary’ we have not only a book that reflects credit upon the philologist; it is also a volume that will repay, at any time, a dip into its humorous pages.”—Figaro.
WEST-END LIFE AND DOINGS.
Story of the London Parks. By Jacob Larwood. With numerous Illustrations, Coloured and Plain. In One thick Volume, crown 8vo, cloth extra, gilt, 7s. 6d.
*** A most interesting work, giving a complete History of these favourite out-of-door resorts, from the earliest period to the present time.
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