My Haunts And Their Frequenters (1854)
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My Haunts And Their Frequenters is a book written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and published in 1854. The book is a collection of essays that explore the various haunts of London and the people who frequent them. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the fashionable clubs of St. James's to the seedy taverns of the East End.Yates was a well-known journalist and author in Victorian England, and his writing is characterized by a sharp wit and keen observation. In My Haunts And Their Frequenters, he offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of mid-19th century London.The bo...
My Haunts And Their Frequenters is a book written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and published in 1854. The book is a collection of essays that explore the various haunts of London and the people who frequent them. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the fashionable clubs of St. James's to the seedy taverns of the East End.Yates was a well-known journalist and author in Victorian England, and his writing is characterized by a sharp wit and keen observation. In My Haunts And Their Frequenters, he offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of mid-19th century London.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of London life. In the section on clubs, Yates writes about the exclusive gentlemen's clubs of St. James's, where the wealthy and powerful gather to socialize and conduct business. He also explores the more bohemian clubs of Soho, where artists and intellectuals congregate.In the section on taverns, Yates takes the reader on a tour of the city's pubs and drinking establishments, from the elegant wine bars of the West End to the rowdy gin palaces of the East End. He also writes about the people who frequent these places, from the aristocrats and politicians to the working-class laborers and prostitutes.Throughout the book, Yates offers a vivid and entertaining portrait of Victorian London, capturing the city's energy, diversity, and contradictions. My Haunts And Their Frequenters is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the social history of London and the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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