Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable [Hardcover]

Russ Willey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 2010

From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Samuel Johnson to Boris Johnson and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears, Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable gathers together the people, places, events, culture, anecdotes, slang and catchphrases that make London one of the greatest cities on Earth.Perfect for looking up something interesting that you've found on your travels through the city, or simply browsing through to impress your London friends with the breadth of your knowledge -- you're bound to find something that they've never even heard of before. So whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair, Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable will bring the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

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About the Author

Russ Willey is a native Londoner whose family's London roots date back 200 years. He is the author of Chambers London Gazetteer.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Chambers (July 30, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0550104453
• ISBN-13: 978-0550104458
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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