Harry Horse and The Salty Old Sea Dog


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Harry Horse, Private Detective re-read the advert he'd put in his local evening paper for an assistant and general dog's body and suspiciously eyed his first and only applicant and then asked the simplest of simple questions, 'what's your name?' 'Baldy Bane, ' was the sarcastic reply he, the miniature baboon, fired back and before Harry could say another word the miniature baboon added, 'and before you ask, because I know that's what you were about to do, yes my Dad does have a warped sense of humour but beggars can't be choosers, so when do I start?' and it was the words so when do I start that really annoyed his inner thoughts




Treasure Island


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The Devil's Horse


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1820: the landscape of England is undergoing sweeping change as the country pioneers the steam-driven machine age. The Morlands, too, face change: Cousin Africa returns from St Helena to startle society with her unconventional ideas; Lucy brings her sons home from their Grand Tour, brimming with ideas for their future. In Manchester, Sophie and Jasper meet fierce oppostion to their plans for re-housing the factory hands; while in London, Rosamund enters a bizarre agreement with her husband Marcus, with bitter consequences. And at Morland Place, James and Heloise watch their two sons approaching manhood. Benedict delights equally in love and locomotives, while Nicholas, the heir develops a taste for more unusual pleasures- and an impatience to claim his inheritance.







Catalog of Copyright Entries


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The Field Illustrated


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Field Illustrated


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The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal


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John Camden Hotten's 'The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal' is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of slang. Delving into the linguistic nuances of colloquial expressions, Hotten provides readers with a captivating look at how language evolves in response to social trends. The book offers a mix of academic analysis and entertaining anecdotes, making it both informative and engaging for readers interested in the study of language and communication. Hotten's meticulous research and keen observations make this dictionary a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of language usage in various contexts. From archaic terms to modern-day jargon, this book covers a wide range of slang expressions, shedding light on their meanings and historical contexts. John Camden Hotten's expertise in lexicography and linguistics shines through in this detailed and enlightening work, making it a must-read for language enthusiasts and scholars alike.




The Slang Dictionary


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The Slang Dictionary


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.