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100	1		_aBadcock, John, active 1816-1830
245	1	0	_aReal Life In London, Volumes I. and II. : _bOr, The Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq., and His Cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall, Through the Metropolis; Exhibiting a Living Picture of Fashionable Characters, Manners, and Amusements in High and Low Life (1821)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aThe authorship of this work (originally published anonymously) is uncertain. It seems unlikely that it is really by Pierce Egan, but it may not be by John Badcock either.
500			_aRelease date is 2007-01-30
508			_aDavid Widger Revised by Richard Tonsing.
520			_a"Real Life in London, Volumes I and II" by Badcock and Egan is a satirical exploration of London society written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows Bob Tallyho, Esquire, and his cousin, the Honorable Tom Dashall, as they navigate the extravagant and often absurd world of London's fashionable characters, manners, and amusements. The story promises a humorous depiction of the contrasts between high and low life in the city, revealing the follies and vices that accompany them. The opening portion of the tale introduces us to Tom Dashall, who is returning from a fox hunt when he encounters Bob Tallyho, who is contemplating the transition from rural life to the vibrant city. Their dialogue showcases Bob's internal conflict between the pleasures of country life and the seductive allure of London. Tom, acting as a guide, enthusiastically recounts the various charms of city life, including opulent pursuits and high society gatherings. As the two characters embark on their journey, the narrative hints at the amusing and often chaotic experiences that await them in their quest to uncover the reality of life in London, blending humor with sharp social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
700	1		_aEgan, Pierce, _d1772-1849
700	1		_aAlken, Henry Thomas, _d1784-1851
700	1		_aDighton, Richard, _d1795-1880
700	1		_aHeath, William, _d1795-1840
700	1		_aRowlandson, Thomas, _d1756-1827
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20484
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