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What book are you reading?
I know there was a discussion a few months ago about what people are reading at the moment but I can't find it so I'm starting a new one! I read lots of good books (and some not so good ones) but I...
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'Nobblers and Lushingtons' Hotels of Beechworth and the Ovens District.
Some of the language used in newspapers during the 1850's and 60's is just divine. I have been 'uproariously elevated' on occasions but live in hope I'll never end up before a magistrate being described as a 'weatherbeaten haridan, an old hag charged on summons with using obscene language and disgusting behaviour in a public place.'
Some of the language used in newspapers during the 1850's and 60's is just divine. I have been 'uproariously elevated' on occasions but live in hope I'll never end up before a magistrate being described as a 'weatherbeaten haridan, an old hag charged on summons with using obscene language and disgusting behaviour in a public place.'