| London Characters: Illustrations of the Humour, Pathos, and Peculiarities of London Life Contributor(s): Mayhew, Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447465326 ISBN-13: 9781447465324 Publisher: Bartlet Press OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History |
| Physical Information: 1.09" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.35 lbs) 488 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: London Characters: Illustrations of the Humour, Pathos, and Peculiarities of London Life is a charming and humorous book containing a number of varied sketches of people in London. Complete with the original text and illustrations, this wonderful book offers uncanny profiles and personalities of its many subjects, engagingly written by the great Henry Mayhew. Containing chapters such as: Sitting at a Play, In the Witness Box, Sketches in Court, Down at Westminster, Afternoons "The Park', this witty compendium of observations is sure to appeal to the discerning reader. Henry Mayhew was an English journalist, social researcher, and playwright. Written in 1881, this scarce classic has been chosen for its cultural value to be proudly republished now with an introductory biography of the author. |