A Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z of the Great Metropolis
By (author): "Lee Jackson"
ISBN1843312301
ISBN139781843312307
AsinA Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z of the Great Metropolis
Original titleA Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z of the Great Metropolis (Anthem Nineteenth Century Studies)
From slums to suburbs, freak-shows to fast food, prisons to pornography, 'A Dictionary of Victorian London' is a fascinating expose 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.
