Project Gutenberg 2013-08-19 Public domain in the USA. 908 Hindley, Charles 1893 Egan, Pierce 1772 1849 Moncrieff, W. T. (William Thomas) 1794 1857 Moncrieff, William Thomas Moncrieff, William T. (William Thomas) Thomas, William Thomas Moncrieff, William Gibbs Thomas Moncieff, W. T. Moncrief, William Thomas Moncrieff, William George Thomas Moncreiff, William Thomas Cruikshank, George 1792 1878 Cruickshank, George Cruikshank, Robert 1789 1856 Cruikshank, I. R. (Isaac Robert) Cruikshank, I. Robert (Isaac Robert) Cruikshank, R. (Robert) Cruikshank, Isaac Robert The True History of Tom & Jerry or, The Day and Night Scenes, of Life in London from the Start to the Finish! Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The True History of Tom & Jerry" by Hindley, Egan, and Moncrieff is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a companion piece to Pierce Egan's original "Life in London," capturing the escapades of two friends, Tom and Jerry, as they navigate the vibrant and often tumultuous London life of their time. The narrative not only chronicles their adventures but also offers a glossary of slang and flash terms used during that era, presenting a rich tapestry of societal manners and customs. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Tom and Jerry, who embody the spirit of London life amidst a backdrop of humor and camaraderie. Tom swiftly instructs Jerry, a newcomer, on the social dynamics of the city while emphasizing the importance of appearance and refinement in achieving a “swell” lifestyle. Their conversation introduces themes of class distinction and urban experience, setting the tone for their future escapades filled with laughter, learning, and lively interactions with various characters that populate the city. The opening portion hints at a blend of comedy and commentary on societal norms, inviting readers to explore the humorous yet insightful exploration of life in 19th century London. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43504/43504-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Humorous stories, English London (England) -- Social life and customs English wit and humor Humorous poetry, English Theater -- England -- History -- 19th century PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Humour Category: British Literature 669356 2025-08-17T13:27:16.042788 text/html 661843 2024-10-23T17:57:14 text/html 5530394 2025-08-17T13:27:31.263826 application/epub+zip 5538896 2025-08-17T13:27:19.079745 application/epub+zip 312382 2025-08-17T13:27:17.556804 application/epub+zip 5762784 2025-08-17T13:27:37.941252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5675378 2025-08-17T13:27:29.347764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459906 2022-09-19T19:56:02.105102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523721 2025-08-17T13:27:13.225785 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 503782 2024-10-23T17:57:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20884 2025-08-17T13:27:38.128202 application/rdf+xml 30584 2025-08-17T13:27:17.729919 image/jpeg 4083 2025-08-17T13:27:17.645768 image/jpeg 4902207 2025-08-17T13:27:16.296803 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia