Project Gutenberg 2011-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 212 Smith, John Thomas 1766 1833 Smith, J. T. (John Thomas) 48036071 The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant Traders of Antient and Modern Times Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Cries of London" by John Thomas Smith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the various itinerant traders who populated the streets of London in both ancient and modern times, showcasing their distinctive cries that advertised their goods and services. The book is enriched with engravings and illustrations, many of which were produced by the author himself, portraying the colorful characters that once made up the bustling city life. The opening of the work introduces the reader to its intent and scope, describing how the cries of these traders often become a source of nostalgia and curiosity for both the young and the elderly. John Thomas Smith emphasizes the connection between these cries and historical context, revealing their significance in London's societal fabric. The initial pages set the stage for detailed accounts of various trades—from watchmen and water-carriers to jailers and rat-catchers—drawing on both historical records and personal anecdotes. Through his detailed observations, Smith invites readers to appreciate the rich tapestry of London's street life, capturing a world that blends commerce with culture and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cries -- England -- London Peddling -- England -- London London (England) -- Social life and customs -- Illustrations DA Text Category: History - British Category: Art 230645 2025-07-15T10:21:51.467236 text/html 230362 2021-01-08T06:36:10 text/html 1326251 2025-07-15T10:21:57.471197 application/epub+zip 1329450 2025-07-15T10:21:53.414266 application/epub+zip 155717 2025-07-15T10:21:52.214237 application/epub+zip 1470968 2025-07-15T10:22:00.529239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1434713 2025-07-15T10:21:56.648235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261660 2022-09-17T10:03:00.048574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197397 2025-07-15T10:21:50.850251 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 197264 2021-01-08T06:36:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 197262 2021-01-08T06:36:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21553 2025-07-15T10:22:00.660195 application/rdf+xml 12262 2025-07-15T10:21:52.710217 image/jpeg 3354 2025-07-15T10:21:52.459227 image/jpeg 78535 2021-01-08T06:36:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1505977 2021-01-08T06:36:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 78510 2021-01-08T06:36:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1978249 2025-07-15T10:21:51.561263 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia