I've just been to the library and found a book call Crooked Talk. It's about criminal slang since the 16th century. Written by Jonathon Green and published by Random House. He's an historian and expert on slang.
So I thought... as I have it for the next four weeks I would share it with everyone. If you need to know the slang for prostitute in 17th century London or for prison guard in 19th century America, let me know and I'll look it up.
The chapter headings are:
1. Swindlers, Conmen and Frauds
2. Blackmailers and Others
3. Street Crime
4. Theft and Robbery
5. Violent Crime
6. Gangs
7. Drugs
8. Prostitution
9. The Agents of the Law
10. Trial and Sentencing
11. Incarceration
And if Mr Green is a member of this board.... I hope he doesn't mind me sharing! LOL!
So I thought... as I have it for the next four weeks I would share it with everyone. If you need to know the slang for prostitute in 17th century London or for prison guard in 19th century America, let me know and I'll look it up.
The chapter headings are:
1. Swindlers, Conmen and Frauds
2. Blackmailers and Others
3. Street Crime
4. Theft and Robbery
5. Violent Crime
6. Gangs
7. Drugs
8. Prostitution
9. The Agents of the Law
10. Trial and Sentencing
11. Incarceration
And if Mr Green is a member of this board.... I hope he doesn't mind me sharing! LOL!
You just sold one of his books. I went on a search, found it, and bought it for my Kindle. Thx.
