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A New and Comprehensive Vocabulary of the Flash Language (published 1812)
Autor: Vaux, James Hardy
Nakladatelství:
Thomas C. Breuer
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88 Kč
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The first dictionary of the convict slang (or flash) language ever compiled. Compiled and written by the convict, author and scallywag charmer James Hardy Vaux (1782 - fl.1841). This book was written during his sordid life up until the end of his sentence at Newcastle’s penal settlement and vocabulary of the 'Flash Language' was conceived and realized in Newcastle during the years 1811-1814 under the reign of Commandant Thomas Skottowe. The ""Vocabulary of the Flash Language"" was the first dictionary ever compiled in Australia. *** a selection from the author's dedication: WITH the utmost deference and respect, I beg leave to submit to your perusal the following sheets. The idea of such a compilation first originated in the suggestion of a friend; and however the theme may be condemned as exceptionable by narrow minds, I feel confident you possess too much liberality of sentiment to reject its writer as utterly depraved, because he has acquired an extensive knowledge on a subject so obviously disgraceful. True it is, that in the course of a chequered and eventful life, I have intermixed with the most dissolute and unprincipled characters, and that a natural quickness of conception, and most retentive memory, have rendered me familiar with their language and system of operations. Permit me, Sir, to assure you most seriously, that I view with remorse the retrospect of my hitherto misspent life, and that my future exertions shall be solely directed to acquire the estimable good opinion of the virtuous part of the community. I trust the Vocabulary will afford you some amusement from its novelty; and that from the correctness of its definitions, you may occasionally find it useful in your magisterial capacity. I cannot omit this opportunity of expressing my gratitude for the very humane and equitable treatment I have experienced in common with every other person in this settlement, under your temperate and judicious government. I have the honour to remain, with the most dutiful respect, Sir, Your devoted, and very humble Servant, J. H. VAUX. Newcastle , 5th July, 1812Hodnocení uživatelů:
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