The True History of Tom & Jerry

Name: The True History of Tom & Jerry
Author: Pierce Egan

by Pierce Egan, Charles Hindley, W. T. (William Thomas) Moncrieff

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

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Project Gutenberg

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Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

2013-08-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

Humorous stories, English London (England) -- Social life and customs English wit and humor Humorous poetry, English Theater -- England -- History -- 19th century

About the authors

Pierce Egan

1772–1849

A lively early-19th-century journalist and storyteller, he brought London’s prizefights, street life, and sporting culture to a huge readership. He is best remembered for turning popular culture into fast-moving, colorful prose that helped shape modern sportswriting.

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Charles Hindley

d. 1893

Best known for lively books on London street life and cheap print, this Victorian compiler and editor preserved the voices, ballads, and oddities that once filled the city’s streets. His work still appeals to readers curious about everyday culture, popular entertainment, and the rough edges of 19th-century urban life.

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W. T. (William Thomas) Moncrieff

1794–1857

A hugely prolific force in 19th-century popular theatre, this English dramatist was known for lively melodramas, farces, and stage adaptations that brought current novels to quick theatrical life. His work was made for busy playhouses and broad audiences, and it helped shape the entertainment culture of Victorian London.

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