The True History of Tom & Jerry / or, The Day and Night Scenes, of Life in London from the Start to the Finish!

Name: The True History of Tom & Jerry / or, The Day and Night Scenes, of Life in London from the Start to the Finish!
Author: Charles Hindley

By Charles Hindley

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The editor assembles selected episodes from a previously popular chronicle of two roguish companions and their day-and-night exploits across London, alongside scenes from a successful theatrical adaptation and the original author's concluding chapters. The volume includes a keyed list of persons and places, an etymological and slang glossary, and editorial commentary tracing the work's publication history and cultural reception. Interspersed are extracts that illustrate fashions, manners, and urban entertainments of the era, presented with anecdote and illustrative plates, offering a condensed, annotated portrait of metropolitan social life.

About the Author

Charles Hindley

Charles Hindley was a 19th-century English author known for his works that explore the social and cultural landscape of London. His notable book, "A History of the Cries of London, Ancient and Modern," provides a vivid account of the street vendors and their cries, reflecting the city's vibrant life. Hindley also contributed to the literary heritage of the period with titles such as "The History of the Catnach Press," which delves into the history of a significant printing press, and "The True History of Tom & Jerry," a narrative that captures the essence of life in London through its characters and scenes. His writings offer valuable insights into the urban experience of his time.