A Dictionary of Victorian London

An A-Z of the Great Metropolis

von Lee Jackson

338 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

From slums to suburbs, freak-shows to fast food, prisons to pornography, 'A Dictionary of Victorian London' is a fascinating exposé of everyday life in the Great Metropolis of Victorian London. Compiling authentic nineteenth-century voices from a multitude of sources, including advertisements, diaries, court cases, journalism and guidebooks, Lee Jackson paints a unique picture of life in a vibrant and diverse city in an alphabetical guide that ranges from A for Advertising Vans ("devoted to the promulgation of the merits of Holloway's ointment in curing diseased legs") to Z for Zazel (the world's first human cannonball). With striking contemporary illustrations throughout, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the remarkable history of London and the enthralling lives of the Victorians.

• Reihe: Anthem Press
• ISBN: 9781843312307
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2006
• Größe: 191 x 138 mm
• Verlag: Anthem Press - IPSUK