Электронная книга: Francis Grose «A Burlesque Translation of Homer»
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Francis Grose
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Francis Grose (1731–1791),
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* [http://fromoldbooks.org/Grose-VulgarTongue/ fromoldbooks.org version] with one page per entry, links to examples and another canting (thieving) dictionary.
Additionally, it is noted that he is the author of,"Advice to the Officers of the British Army: With the addition of some Hints to the Drummer and Private Solidier" which was published in 1783 as a mocking look backwards on the conduct of the war against the American Colonies. Every instance of corruption, disregard, and vice are suggested for every rank of the army. Tongue in cheek, but obviously rooted in truth, it is a great companion to "Vulgar Tongue"
Источник: Francis Grose
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