The Book of Vagabonds and Beggars

The Book of Vagabonds and Beggars, written by Martin Luther and published in 1860, is a comprehensive guide to the lives and language of vagabonds and beggars. The book includes a detailed vocabulary of their unique language, which was often used to communicate secretly amongst their communities. Luther provides a detailed account of the daily lives of these marginalized groups, including their methods of survival, the places they frequented, and the dangers they faced. He also discusses the various types of beggars and vagabonds, such as the ""clapper-dudgeon"" (a beggar who pretended to be a wounded soldier) and the ""ruffler"" (a violent vagabond who robbed and terrorized travelers). The book is a fascinating glimpse into the social and linguistic history of these often-overlooked groups, and provides valuable insight into the challenges they faced in a society that often viewed them with suspicion and disdain. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of poverty and social exclusion.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.