From fox-hunting to whist, this lively guide to the intricate manners, mores, social distinctions, sports, games, and sundry peculiarities of 19th-century England is a grand resource for anyone interested in Albion at its most arcane, eccentric, and imperial. Line drawings.
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From fox-hunting to whist, this lively guide to the intricate manners, mores, social distinctions, sports, games, and sundry peculiarities of 19th-century England is a grand resource for anyone interested in Albion at its most arcane, eccentric, and imperial. Line drawings.
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DJ by Joel Avirom. Near Fine in Fine jacket. pp. 416. 27207 shelf. Hint of tobacco odor. Gold-stamped maroon cloth spine w/ dark gray bds. No names, clean text. Unblemished dust jacket. A few b/w illus. Glossary, index. Solid.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Hardcover in dust-jacket. 416pp., Glossary, Bibliography, Index. Illustrated with reproductions of engravings andf drawings. No price on dust-jacket flap, book club issue. First printing thus. A compendium of facts and definitions relating to the world of nineteenth century England as presented in the popular literature of the day. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy. Fine in a near fine dust-jacket.
This is helpful to dip into while reading any 19th century British novel.
Sabra M
Oct 23, 2011
Excellent overview of the time period
This book is a very good "primer" in helping to enjoy Bronte's and Austens books etc. even more.
Mishka
Mar 10, 2011
I loved taking a peek into the past!
I really enjoyed this book if you like the 18th and early 19th century get this book.
Rosanne
Jul 6, 2007
A great resource
I found this book overwhelmingly helpful for understanding the obscure terms (especially about currency), customs and other references in Regency and Victorian literature. I find the author to be a bit snarky on the subject of English Christianity, but on the whole an excellent reference. There is much cultural discussion and a very thorough glossary of terms. Essential for students, and handy for those who simply read for pleasure, this will definitely add to your understanding and enjoyment of the works of those periods.
histreader
May 9, 2007
19th Century Literature
A very informative book for those who need help understanding everyday life in the books of this era. References to literature from the Regency up to the Victorian eras, as well as the lives and events of various authors from these times are mentioneded and described in detail. A very good refernce for students, as well as fans of books from these eras.
