The 1972 Parramatta Jail Glossary: An Edition With Commentary (Studies In The History Of Australian English)

In 1972 a group of prisoners at Parramatta Jail in Sydney put together a glossary of prison words and phrases. The book is a critical edition of the glossary, providing a unique insight into the social functions of underworld and prison slang.

• | Author: Bruce Moore
• | Publisher: Australian Dictionary Publications
• | Publication Date: Nov 15, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 260 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0645955000
• | ISBN-13: 9780645955002