A New Look at Old Words: Street Slang from the 1600s-1800s: A Writer's Categorized Guide

by Catherine Thrush

A writer's and word-lover's categorized guide to the slang of pirates, street-sellers, Gypsies, thieves and more.

Whether you're a writer looking for the perfect slang word to spice up the language and dialog of your historical work in progress, or simply enjoy the colorful language of days gone by, this book will educate, entertain, and delight.

A few sample words:

DIMBER DAMBER: very pretty;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0991478835
• ISBN13: 9780991478835
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Urban Realms
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"