Songs and Slang of the British Soldier: 1914-1918

Brophy, John and Eric Partridge edit

Published by Eric Partridge, the Scholartis Press. Second edition, revised and enlarged, London, 1930

About this Item

The first of the New Zealand born lexicographer's dictionaries of slang and unconventional English. songs, chants and sayings, extensive glossary, appendixes of, eg, 'songs accompanying bugle calls'; lyrics to some songs expurgated generally when the anatomy or intimate activities are involved, 'We are the heroes of the night / And we'd sooner _____ than fight / We're the heroes of the Stand-Back Fusiliers' Edgewear, two pages opened roughly. Very good in dustwrapper chipped at edges. 1,000cc. Seller Inventory # 45981

Bibliographic Details

Title: Songs and Slang of the British Soldier: 1914...

Publisher: Eric Partridge, the Scholartis Press. Second edition, revised and enlarged, London

Publication Date: 1930

Binding: Hardcover/Hardback

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition.

Book Type: book