John Camden Hotten wrote a book titled The Slang Dictionary Etymological Historical and Anecdotal, which was originally released in 1859. The book offers a compilation of slang terms and expressions from that era, together with explanations of their origins and definitions. Along with slang from different social classes and professions, it also contains slang used by criminals. The book went through many versions since it was well-liked at the time and subsequent editions included new slang terminology and updated definitions. For linguists, historians, and anybody else interested in the development of the English language, the book continues to be an important source of information.