John Camden Hotten (1832–1873)
Author of The Original Lists of Persons of Quality, 1600-1700
About the Author
Works by John Camden Hotten
A Dictionary of Victorian Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words: From the Underworld and Elsewhere (2017) 12 copies
The Dictionary of Nautical, University, Gypsy and Other Vulgar Tongues: A Guide to Language on the 18th and 19th Century Streets of London (2007) 8 copies
A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words, Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London (Classic Reprint) (2012) 1 copy
The Book of Vagabonds and Beggars: With a Vocabulary of Their Language — Editor — 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Hotten, John Camden
- Birthdate
- 1832-09-12
- Date of death
- 1873-06-14
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- bookseller
publisher - Short biography
- He spent the period 1848-1856 in America and on his return opened a small bookshop in London at 151a Piccadilly, and founded the publishing firm later known as Chatto & Windus.
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Clerkenwell, London, England, UK
- Places of residence
- London, England, UK
- Place of death
- Hampstead, England, UK
- Burial location
- Highgate Cemetery, London, England, UK
- Associated Place (for map)
- London, England, UK
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Reviews
OK as far as it goes. A basic reference book for early emigration to Virginia. Definitely one to own.
Standard fare for all beginning research. Specifically helpful for all aspiring to join the Jamestown Society.
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- Works
- 14
- Members
- 222
- Popularity
- #100,928
- Rating
- 3.5
- Reviews
- 2
- ISBNs
- 29