Street Music In The Metropolis: Correspondence And Observations On The Existing Law, And Proposed Amendments (1864) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104472115)

""Street Music in the Metropolis"" is a book written by Michael Thomas Bass in 1864 that explores the topic of street music in London. The book is a collection of letters and observations that Bass wrote while researching the existing laws and proposed amendments related to street music. Bass discusses the history of street music in London and its cultural significance, as well as the legal framework governing it. He also examines the impact of street music on public order, health, and morality, and proposes various changes to the law to regulate street music more effectively. The book provides a detailed account of the different types of street music in London, including organ-grinders, hurdy-gurdies, and street singers. Bass also describes the various locations where street music is performed, such as parks, markets, and public squares. Overall, ""Street Music in the Metropolis"" is a comprehensive study of street music in London during the mid-19th century, and provides valuable insights into the social and cultural history of the city.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.

Author: Michael Thomas Bass
ISBN-10: 1104472112
ISBN-13: 9781104472115
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d