A True Account of the Villainous Bartholomew Rakehell Ne'er Do Well: Bawdy Tales of Boxing, Bordellos and Bristol Pluck - Hardcover

Nicholas Law

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906477132 ISBN 13: 9781906477134

Publisher: Tangent Books, 2008

Synopsis

A true account of the Villainous Bartholomew Rakehell, "Ne'er do Well" is a collection of three epic eighteenth century tales told in rhyming couplets. The story starts with Jenny Go-Sprightly being sold into prostitution in London, then follows her adventures as she escapes to Bristol and meets a dashing highwayman. The third episode tells of the trials and tribulations of Timothy Tosspot who is cruelly tricked and pressganged in the drinking dens of Bristol. This book is bawdy, fast-paced and witty with a wonderful array of characters including Madams, Highwaymen, Pirates, Bare-knuckle Prizefighters and Quack doctors. The book also contains a full glossary (with two more poems) and 6 pencil and ink sketches by artist Gary Woods.

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Synopsis

A true account of the Villainous Bartholomew Rakehell, "Ne'er do Well" is a collection of three epic eighteenth century tales told in rhyming couplets. The story starts with Jenny Go-Sprightly being sold into prostitution in London, follows her adventures through the second section as she escapes to Bristol and takes up with her sweetheart. The third episode tells of the trials and tribulations of Timothy Tosspot who is cruelly tricked and pressganged in the drinking dens of Bristol. This book is bawdy, fast-paced and witty with a wonderful array of characters including Madams, Highwaymen, Pirates, Bare-knuckle Prizefighters and Quack doctors. The book also contains a full glossary (with two more poems) and 6 pencil and ink sketches by artist Gary Woods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tangent Books
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906477132
• ISBN 13: 9781906477134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Gary Woods
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 88