William Hone

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William Hone

1780–1842

A fearless English satirist and bookseller, he became famous for taking on government censorship and winning. His sharp humor and hugely popular compilations of everyday life helped make him a memorable voice in early 19th-century Britain.

5 Audiobooks

The Every-day Book and Table Book, v. 1 (of 3) or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

The Every-day Book and Table Book, v. 1 (of 3) or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

by William Hone

Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects

Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects

by William Hone

The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder A National Toy, With Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in Verse, With Eighteen other Cuts

The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder A National Toy, With Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in Verse, With Eighteen other Cuts

by William Hone

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

by William Hone

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 2 (of 3) or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 2 (of 3) or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

by William Hone

About the author

Born in Bath on June 3, 1780, and raised largely in London, William Hone became an English writer, satirist, bookseller, and publisher. He had little formal schooling, but he developed into a lively and determined man of letters with a strong interest in politics, religion, and popular culture.

He is best remembered for his dramatic 1817 trials for alleged blasphemous and seditious libel. Defending himself in court, he won acquittals and became widely known as a champion of press freedom. He also worked with the illustrator George Cruikshank on political satires that reached a broad readership.

Later, Hone turned much of his energy to the books that made him beloved by general readers, especially The Every-Day Book, The Table Book, and The Year Book. These lively collections gathered customs, anecdotes, celebrations, and scenes from daily life, preserving a rich picture of the world around him. He died in 1842, but his writing still stands out for its wit, curiosity, and independent spirit.