Bøger af John Hollingshead

John Hollingshead (1827-1904) was an English journalist, writer and theatrical producer. Based on letters from the Morning Post, he published 'Ragged London in 1861' in the same year, capturing the essence of London's bleak environment. in the novel, a correspondent travels through the underbelly of the metropolis, meeting and living with the very poorest and most desperate members of society. This is a must-read for fans of classic English fiction and 19th century history. Sections include: The Centre; The East; The West; The North; The South; Postscript; and an Appendix. This vintage text is being republished in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, featuring a specially written concise biography.

Miscellanies - stories & essays - Vol. 3 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1874.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

A Concise History of the International Exhibition of 1862 - its rise and progress, its building and features and a summary of all former exhibitions is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Footlights is a book written by John Hollingshead and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of essays, anecdotes, and observations about the world of theatre in 19th century England. Hollingshead was a prominent figure in the theatre world of his time, having been a manager of several London theatres, and his book provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the theatre industry during this period. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the practicalities of running a theatre to the personalities of the actors and actresses who graced the stage. Hollingshead also delves into the social and cultural significance of the theatre, exploring its role in shaping public opinion and reflecting the values of society. Throughout the book, Hollingshead's wit and humour shine through, as he recounts amusing anecdotes and pokes fun at the foibles of his fellow theatre professionals. However, he also demonstrates a deep love and respect for the theatre, and his passion for the art form is evident in his writing. Overall, Footlights is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of theatre or the cultural life of 19th century England.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Odd Journeys - In and Out of London is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.