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The Language of Thieves: The Story of Rotwelsch and One Family's Secret History by Martin Puchner
The Language of Thieves: The Story of Rotwelsch and One Family's Secret History

Martin Puchner

The Language of Thieves: The Story of Rotwelsch and One Family's Secret History

Martin Puchner

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Centuries ago in middle Europe, a coded language appeared, scrawled in graffiti and spoken only by people who were "wiz" (in the know). This hybrid language, dubbed Rotwelsch, facilitated survival for people in flight—whether escaping persecution ...

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