PRINT AND THE PEOPLE 1819-1851

Softcover. A unique collection of popular literature, much of it not previously published outside of a few specialist libraries. A fascinating picture of the working classes from their reading material to interests and activities such as sport, crime, politics, religion and entertainment. An excellent crime section includes such cases as the murder of Mr Weare by John Thurtell; Maria Marten; James Blomfield Rush etc. Illus., Notes to the Anthology, Bibliog. and Index. 368pp. 4to. soft cover. Lightly sunned edges. Vg. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas.