About this title: The practical realities of everyday life are rarely described in history books. To remedy this, and to satisfy her own curiosity about the lives of our ancestors, Liza Picard immersed herself in contemporary sources - diaries and journals, almanacs and newspapers, government papers and reports, advice books and memoirs - to examine the substance of life in mid-18th century London. The fascinating result of her research, "Dr. Johnson's London" introduces the reader to every facet of that period: from houses and gardens to transport and traffic; from occupations and work to pleasure and ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Your search:Books»Dr. Johnson's London: Coffe-Houses and Climbing Boys, Medicine, Toothpaste and Gin, Poverty and Press-Gangs, Freak Shows and Female Education(8 available copies)
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: GRIFFIN
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780312291532ISBN:0312291531
Description: New. The practical realities of everyday life are rarely described in history books. To remedy this, and to satisfy her own curiosity about the lives of our ancestors, Liza Picard immersed herself in contemporary sources-diaries and journals, almanacs a... read more
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
