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A history of cant and slang dictionaries
The second volume of Julie Coleman's fascinating and entertaining history of the uses and the recording of slang and criminal cant takes the story from 1785 to 1858, exploring its first manifestations in the USA and Australia.
Includes bibliographical references and index.