
A book for the curious. Contents: The Countries of the World -- The Months and Days of the Week -- Creeds, Sects, and Denominations -- Tavern Signs -- Royal Surnames -- National Nicknames -- Birds -- Religious Orders -- Paper and Printing -- Political Nicknames -- Flowers -- The Bible -- Wines -- Literary Sobriquets -- The Counties of England and Wales -- Carriages -- Dances -- Pigments and Dyes -- London Districts and Suburbs -- Battles -- Notable Days and Festivals -- Textiles, Embroideries and Lace -- Literary Pseudonyms -- Counterfeit Presentments -- London Inns and Gardens -- Sobriquets and Nicknames -- The Inns of Court -- London Churches and Buildings -- Class Names and Nicknames -- Malt Liquors -- Diamonds and and Precious Stones -- Naval and Military Sobriquets -- Money -- Spirits -- London Streets and Squares.
Details
- Publication Date
- Dec 26, 2008
- Language
- English
- Category
- Reference
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Leopold Wagner
Specifications
- Pages
- 332
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)