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Language of the Underworld (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Allan W. Futrell (Author), Charles B. Wordell (Author)

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Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Univ Pr of Kentucky; First Edition edition (February 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813114055
ISBN-13: 978-0813114057

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,399,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another fine book by Prof. Maurer, October 31, 2008

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This is another fine book about the world of crim and the language it uses. Maurer did extensive interviews and research in the 1920's and 30's, for all of his books. A professor of lingistics at Univ. of Louisville, his works are fun to read and informative. This one, along with his opus, "The Big Con" (which is the basis for the Oscar winning movie "The Sting") along with "Kentucky Moonshine" and "Whiz Mob" (about pickpockets) are excellent works.

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