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100 1 _aWight, J.
_q(John)
245 1 0 _aMornings at Bow Street :
_bA Selection of the Most Humorous and Entertaining Reports which Have Appeared in the 'Morning Herald'
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-07
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Mornings at Bow Street" by J. Wight is a collection of humorous reports and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. The book presents a witty and entertaining glimpse into the daily workings of the Bow Street Magistrates' Court through the eyes of the author, who served as a reporter. The narratives provide insight into the colorful characters and absurd incidents that occur within the judicial system, portraying the charm and complexity of life among the lower classes. The opening of the book introduces readers to a variety of comical cases presented before the magistrate at Bow Street, showcasing quirky characters such as a disheveled old man found without his trousers, a master costermonger distraught over a lost dog, and a gentleman in distress after overly enthusiastic oyster consumption. Each report offers a snapshot of life and humor within the courtroom, blending factual reporting with whimsical storytelling. The anecdotes set the tone for the collection, promising an engaging exploration of human folly and societal quirks as viewed through the lens of 19th-century London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrime -- England -- London
700 1 _aCruikshank, George,
_d1792-1878
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35783
999 _c76626
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