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The Lorgnette : Or Studies Of The Town (1850)

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The Lorgnette: Or Studies Of The Town is a book written by An Opera Goer and published in 1850. The book is a collection of essays that offer a satirical and humorous look at the social and cultural life of the city. The author uses the metaphor of a lorgnette, a type of opera glasses, to explore the various aspects of urban life, from fashion and art to politics and society. The essays are written in a witty and engaging style, and provide a fascinating insight into the attitudes and values of the time. The Lorgnette is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of urban culture and society in the mid-19th century.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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  • ISBN-13: 9781167221323
  • ISBN-10: 116722132X
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.68 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.96 pounds
  • Page Count: 326

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