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This dictionary is a classic 1848 reference work of American slang, offering a glimpse into the politics, culture, and language of pre-Civil War America. This is a great rediscovery and a perfect glimpse into how Americans talked in the mid-1800s.Lederer, Richard is the author of 'Dictionary of Americanisms A Glossary of Words and Phrases Usually Regarded As Peculiar to the United States' with ISBN 9780471228776 and ISBN 047122877X.
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