Mornings at Bow Street by J. Wight
"Mornings at Bow Street" by J. Wight is a collection of humorous reports and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. The book presents a witty and entertaining glimpse into the daily workings of the Bow Street Magistrates' Court through the eyes of the author, who served as a reporter. The narratives provide insight into the colorful characters and absurd incidents that occur within the judicial system, portraying the charm and complexityof life among the lower classes. The opening of the book introduces readers to a variety of comical cases presented before the magistrate at Bow Street, showcasing quirky characters such as a disheveled old man found without his trousers, a master costermonger distraught over a lost dog, and a gentleman in distress after overly enthusiastic oyster consumption. Each report offers a snapshot of life and humor within the courtroom, blending factual reporting with whimsical storytelling. The anecdotes set the tone for the collection, promising an engaging exploration of human folly and societal quirks as viewed through the lens of 19th-century London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wight, J. (John) |
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| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Title | Mornings at Bow Street A Selection of the Most Humorous and Entertaining Reports which Have Appeared in the 'Morning Herald' |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| LoC Class | K: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence |
| Subject | Crime -- England -- London |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35783 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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