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100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	0	_aPortraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &c. : _bWith Descriptive and Entertaining Ancedotes.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-04-04
508			_aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520			_a"Portraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &c." by Anonymous is a collection of descriptive anecdotes written in the early 19th century. The book provides vivid sketches of various eccentric individuals who inhabit London, showcasing their unique behaviors, appearances, and peculiarities that make them stand out against the backdrop of urban life. The characters featured, such as Nathaniel Bentley, a famously dirty merchant, and Ann Siggs, a blind mendicant known for her modest demeanor, illustrate the variety of human experiences within the city. The opening of the work introduces a series of curious individuals, starting with Nathaniel Bentley, celebrated for his uncleanliness yet polite demeanor. The description emphasizes his neglect for hygiene contrasted with his intelligence and manners, setting the tone for the exploration of these unusual personas. Following Bentley, the narrative presents Ann Siggs, a cleanly dressed woman who uses crutches, evoking sympathy through her modesty amidst a backdrop of beggars in London. Other characters mentioned include Martin Van Butchell, an eccentric dentist, and John Statham, a blind young man known for his remarkable navigation skills around the city. This assembly of portraits paints a rich tapestry of life in early 19th century London, inviting readers to explore the fascinating lives of its extraordinary inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLondon (England) -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45314
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