Passing English of the Victorian Era - A Dictionary of Heterodox English, Slang and Phrase

This Apple Books edition of J. Redding Ware's famous "Passing English of the Victorian Era" is a faithful, full color digital replica of the original hardcover dictionary from 1909. Made from full color, high resolution scans, this edition features the original antique pages and fonts, along with a specially created table of contents for quick navigation on digital devices, as well as handsome cover art. The dictionary is about 290 pages in length and includes all 26 letter sections. J. Redding Ware was a journalist and writer dedicated to preserving the slang, street talk, curses, theatre jargon and vernacular of the Victorian Era, and his dictionary offers a fascinating window into the history and culture of the time. This is a book for writers, researchers and word lovers of all types. Don't "lally-gag" - get your copy today.