The Amusements of old London; Being a Survey of the Sports and Pastimes, tea Gardens and Parks, Playhouses and Other Diversions of the People of London From the 17th to the Beginning of the 19th Century - William Biggs Boulton - Bog

This entertaining and informative book explores the many ways in which Londoners of past centuries entertained themselves, from bear-baiting to the theater. Boulton draws on a wide range of sources to paint a vivid picture of the city's lively and often raucous social scene.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.