ABSTRACT

Presents a representative body of Romantic and early Victorian crime literature. This work contains ephemeral material ranging from gallows broadsides to reports into prison conditions. It is suitable for those studying Literature, Romantic and Victorian popular culture, Dickens Studies and the History of Criminology.

part 1|126 pages

Richmond; Or, Scenes in The Life of A Bow Street Officer, Drawn Up From His Private Memoranda.

part 2|122 pages

Richmond; Or, Scenes in The Life of A Bow Street Officer, Drawn Up from His Private Memoranda.

chapter 37|5 pages

All for love, and a fig for the world.

chapter 38|4 pages

Puzzled, not pleased.

part 3|119 pages

Richmond; Or, Scenes in The Life of A Bow Street Officer, Drawn Up from His Private Memoranda.

chapter 49|7 pages

Night scene in Hyde Park.

chapter 51|4 pages

Pocket-picking at Astley’s.

chapter 52|5 pages

A blindfold adventure on the Thames.

chapter 54|6 pages

Gambling and intriguing.

chapter 55|17 pages

Easy methods of getting rid of a fortune.

chapter 56|10 pages

Doings of a night party from Bow Street.