Real Life in London, or, The Further Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq., and His Cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall. Volume II (Illustrated Edition)

by Pierce Egan

Tales of the rough street life of rich young Regency men in London, which are among the first instances of journalism covering common life rather than royal courts and politics. This book is also the source of the expression Tom and Jerry, meaning fighting, drinking, and causing trouble.

538 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2007

About the author

Pierce Egan (1772–1849) was a British journalist, sportswriter, and writer on popular culture.

Not to be confused with his son Pierce Egan the Younger