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100	1		_aHeckethorn, Charles William
245	1	0	_aLondon Souvenirs
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-10-26
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"London Souvenirs" by Charles William Heckethorn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores various aspects of London life through themes such as gambling, society, and the famous figures of its past. It delves into the cultural fabric of the city, focusing particularly on the intriguing world of gambling clubs and the social milieu of both the aristocracy and the general populace. The opening of the text discusses the pervasive nature of gambling in London, highlighting its historical context and societal implications. Heckethorn illustrates how gambling was not only a vice but an entrenched aspect of social life, with references to notorious gambling establishments and the behaviors of their patrons. The narrative begins with investigative commentary on gambling clubs from earlier centuries, detailing their transformation and the influence they wielded over both the elite and the lower classes. Through anecdotes and historical references, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the effects of gambling on London society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLondon (England) -- Description and travel
653			_aLondon (England) -- History -- 1800-1950
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44044
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