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Books with author Francis Grose

  • 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

    Francis Grose

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 7, 2019)
    Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, constantly evolving slang of their working-class counterparts. That began to change in the early modern period, when several innovative lexicographers began publishing collections of slang terms used by particular subcultures, such as criminals. According to scholars, Francis Grose's Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is one of the most important and complete of these early slang dictionaries. Spend some time with this fascinating volume to learn the slang definitions of words and phrases like "poisoned" (pregnant), "shooting the cat" (vomiting after excess alcohol consumption), and "snoozing ken" (a brothel).
  • A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

    Francis Grose

    Hardcover (Dorset Press, March 15, 1770)
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  • Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

    Francis Grose

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 10, 2017)
    Throughout history, most dictionaries have served the purpose of preserving the purity of the language, usually preferring the erudite vocabulary of the affluent upper classes to the salty, constantly evolving slang of their working-class counterparts. That began to change in the early modern period, when several innovative lexicographers began publishing collections of slang terms used by particular subcultures, such as criminals. According to scholars, Francis Grose's Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is one of the most important and complete of these early slang dictionaries. Spend some time with this fascinating volume to learn the slang definitions of words and phrases like "poisoned" (pregnant), "shooting the cat" (vomiting after excess alcohol consumption), and "snoozing ken" (a brothel).
  • A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 1796

    Francis Grose

    Unknown Binding (Facsimile Publisher, March 15, 2013)
    Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition published long back [1796]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 252. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS.
  • Love With An Enemy: Loved my enemy, hated my lover...

    Francis

    (, Jan. 29, 2017)
    One kiss brought them together and one truth sets them apart. Every person has a dream to pursue, this young middle-class Mandy also had a dream. Her dream was very ordinary, it was just to settle her life with someone she loves. She indeed finds someone she thinks, will love her forever, but he proves to be more than a worst enemy. The destiny brings her back home and places her before Arya who loves her above all. Both gets drawn closer to each other but she doesn't realizes the depth of Arya's love until she comes to know about Arya's past. But can she forget that first kiss of her husband, forever. A kiss though toxic was more than a life for her One person's kiss took her life away, but another person's love restored her life back....
  • A Treatise on Electricity / Wherein its various phænomena are accounted for, and the / cause of the attraction and gravitation of solids, assigned. / To ... act upon the animal frame, and in what

    Francis Penrose

    (iOnlineShopping.com, Oct. 6, 2019)
    Wherein its various phænomena are accounted for, and the cause of the attraction and gravitation of solids, assigned. To which is added, a short account, how the electrical effluvia act upon the animal frame, and in what disorders the same may probably be applied with success, and in what not.
  • Everything Men Know About Women - Note Book: men/women/book /Note book /6x9

    Francis Francis

    Paperback (Independently published, March 26, 2020)
    Everything Men Know About Women - Note BookA landmark book completely revised and updated to reveal everything men really know about the opposite sex.In a little more than 100 pages, Dr. Alan Francis and collaborator Cindy Cashman distill years of research and thousands of interviews to reveal the most comprehensive understanding of men's knowledge and understanding of the opposite sex in Everything Men Know About Women.Fiercely frank and brilliantly insightful, this book spells out everything men know about such topics as:Making friends with womenRomancing womenAchieving emotional intimacy with womenMaking commitments to womenSatisfying women in bedThat's right, this book is completely BLANK! A great gag gift for your boyfriend or husband, for a birthday or anniversary, or just to give to your girlfriends when you want a laugh!
  • 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

    Francis Grose

    eBook (, Aug. 16, 2017)
    1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
  • 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

    Francis Grose

    eBook (, Jan. 30, 2018)
    1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
  • Dead Cert

    Francis

    Vintage paperback
  • Advice to the Officers of the British Army, Vol. 1

    Francis Grose

    Hardcover (Forgotten Books, )
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