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100 1 _aMalcolm, James Peller,
_d1767-1815
245 1 0 _aAnecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 2 (of 2) :
_bIncluding the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-24
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century" by James Peller Malcolm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the social fabric of London, encompassing various aspects such as charities, depravities, fashion, and entertainment prevalent during the 18th century. It provides a window into the lives of Londoners and paints a vivid picture of their customs and societal changes. The opening of the book introduces readers to the fervent excitement surrounding public lotteries in London, which were immensely popular and often considered a means of financial advancement. The text delves into the mechanics of lotteries, the societal eagerness for participation, and the consequences of such gambling practices, detailing early instances of lotteries, the subscriptions they drew, and the social implications tied to them. Additionally, the narrative hints at various charitable societies and community efforts that sought to address societal issues, setting the stage for a broader examination of London's varied customs and the state of society in the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48066
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