08-23-2012, 05:35 PM
Quote:Whistles do not appear in any literary work that I know of, but I would greatly appreciate the information if anyone comes across them!Bear in mind that the modern pea whistle (as used by policemen, sports referees etc) was only invented in the 1880s. Whistles have been found in Roman forts, but they're pea-less flute-like things. They could still be fairly loud, but not louder than a human shout...
Discussion HERE (EDIT - which I noticed you contributed to, Max! Apologies - you know all this already!)
Nathan Ross
