Francis Grose's "1811 Dictionary of Colloquial Language" is an interesting collection of words and expressions used in eighteenth-century English. This book is a real index of the vernacular of the time, presenting not only standard words, but also terms used in the underground world, among criminals and robbers. The author approaches each word with humor and originality, which makes reading even more interesting and memorable. Thanks to the "1811 Dictionary of the Local Language" you can better understand the atmosphere and specifics of that time, deepen your knowledge of the social and cultural life of past eras."