ENGLISH POPULAR LITERATURE
1819-1851
Louis
James,
Editor
"The Frisky Girls of London;' "The
Drunkard's Coat of Arms;' "The Colliery
Union" and "Daft Watty's Ramble to
Carlisle" are only a few of the many quaint
selections from this delightful anthology of
working-class literature. Arranged to provide
a glimpse of what the working classes were
reading in the years between Peterloo
and the Great Exhibition-it also reveals a
fascinating picture of their interests and
concerns, their work, sport,crimes,politics
and entertainments. A collector's item,
illustrated with fabulous facsimiles. $19.95
At bookstores or from
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS
136 South Broadwa", Irvington, New York 10533
