How the Irish Invented Slang The Secret Language of the Crossroads |
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| Author:
| Cassidy, Daniel |
| Series title: | Counterpunch Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-904859-60-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 2007 |
| Publisher: | AK Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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Cassidy presents a history of the Irish influence on American slang in a colourful romp through the slums, the gangs of New York and the elaborate scams of grifters and con men.
Cassidy presents a history of the Irish influence on American slang in a colourful romp through the slums, the gangs of New York and the elaborate scams of grifters and con men.