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Daily Life in 18th-Century England (The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series)
Daily Life in 18thCentury England - The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series Author:Kirstin Olsen The eighteenth century was dirtier, more dangerous and more intimate with the physical functions of life than our own. This excellent study of England during this era provides a wealth of information for students and interested readers who want to discover the everyday details of living. What does it really mean to read the riot act? Why does Ya... more »nkee Doodle call his hat macaroni? What's the scoop on pig's face, boiled puddings, powdered wigs, farthings, face patches, and footmen? Find out in this introduction to the work of gouty squires, scurvy sailors, hanged apprentices, and underpaid maids-of-all work.« less