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Sinks Of London Laid Open: A Pocket Companion For The Uninitiated (1848)

Sinks Of London Laid Open: A Pocket Companion For The Uninitiated (1848)

Cruikshank, George

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ISBN10: 116485044X
ISBN13: 9781164850441
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.30 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Sinks of London Laid Open: A Pocket Companion For The Uninitiated is a book written and illustrated by George Cruikshank in 1848. The book is a satirical and humorous look at the dirty and unsanitary conditions of London during the Victorian era. It features illustrations and descriptions of the various sinks or places in London where waste and filth were disposed of, including cesspools, gutters, and sewers. The book also includes commentary on the social and political issues of the time, such as poverty and inequality. The illustrations are detailed and often grotesque, depicting the unpleasant realities of life in the city. Overall, Sinks of London Laid Open provides a fascinating and eye-opening glimpse into the darker side of Victorian London.To Which Is Added A Modern Flash Dictionary Containing All The Cant Words, Slang Terms, And Flash Phrases Now In Vogue. With A List Of The Sixty Orders Of Prime Coves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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