A Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z of the Great MetropolisFrom 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. |
Contents
Section 1 | 1 |
Section 2 | 11 |
Section 3 | 31 |
Section 4 | 67 |
Section 5 | 81 |
Section 6 | 117 |
Section 7 | 127 |
Section 8 | 139 |
Section 12 | 243 |
Section 13 | 257 |
Section 14 | 287 |
Section 15 | 307 |
Section 16 | 317 |
Section 17 | 325 |
Section 18 | 331 |
Section 19 | 335 |
Section 9 | 155 |
Section 10 | 179 |
Section 11 | 189 |
Section 20 | 337 |
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A Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z of the Great Metropolis Lee Jackson No preview available - 2006 |