A Dictionary of the Isle of Wight Dialect, And of Provincialisms used in the Island; with Illustrative Anecdotes and Tales; to which is Appended the Christmas Boys' Play, An Isle of Wight "Hooam Harvest," and Songs Sung by the Peasantry; forming a Treasury of Insular Manners and Customs of Fifty Years Ago

Published by Reeves and Turner, London, 1886

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A first edition copy of this charming Isle of Wight dialect study, accompanied with a traditional Christmas play and songs. The first edition of this work.In the original green cloth.This insightful work offers a dictionary of the Isle of Wight dialect and sayings, with some illustrated by anecdotes or examples of the dialect being used in conversation.Also included is a traditional Christmas play as performed in the Isle of Wight, called the 'Christmas Boys', as well as many songs sung by the peasantry. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with heavy rubbing to the extremities and discolouration to the spine. With a damp stain to the front board and marks. Cloth coming away to the spine and fading to the text. Internally, generally firmly bound, with one leaf detached but present. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots and offsetting to the endpapers. Previous owner's pencil inscription to the front pastedown. Good Only.

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Title
A Dictionary of the Isle of Wight Dialect, And of Provincialisms used in the Island; with Illustrative Anecdotes and Tales; to which is Appended the Christmas Boys' Play, An Isle of Wight "Hooam Harvest," and Songs Sung by the Peasantry; forming a Treasury of Insular Manners and Customs of Fifty Years Ago
Author
W. H. Long
Publisher
Reeves and Turner, London
Publication year
1886
Condition
Good Only
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
7.5" by 5"
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