Synopses & Reviews
Alongside the world of Pride and Prejudice and the Nature poets of Constable and Nash, there also existed a pulsating underworld where crime and vice of every kind flourished. Venture into this forgotten world and discover a vivid picture of pleasure-seekers, criminals and body snatchers at work. This revised edition has a new introduction by the author, who has also re-illustrated the volume with a variety of contemporary prints, portraits and cartoons to bring the period between from 1800-1830 and its characters to life.
Synopsis
Alongside the world of Pride and Prejudice and the Nature poets, there existed a pulsating underworld where crime and vice of every kind flourished. From high-stakes gamblers, underage pickpockets, drunkards, and prostitutes to con men and those who traded in dead bodies, this absorbing book draws from contemporary diaries, letters, and memoirs. This revised edition, with a new introduction by the author, has been re-illustrated with a variety of contemporary prints, portraits, and cartoons to bring the period and the characters to life.