The Comical Tricks of Lothian Tom with a Selection of Anecdotes
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Title
The Comical Tricks of Lothian Tom with a Selection of Anecdotes
Alternative Title
March of Intellect
How to Read a Sign Board
Publisher
Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers
Date
1840-1850 ? per National Library of Scotland
Extent
24 pages
15 cm
Identifier
Abstract
A humorous story of the many pranks, tricks, and cheatings of Lothian Tom, from boyhood to adulthood. Featuring many other quirky side characters, Tom always looking for new ways to aggravate his fellows or to con them into giving him what he wants. For the most part, Tom always seems to get away with his tricks with no major consequences. Also, a few humorous anecdotes are appended.
Subject
Courtship and Marriage
Crime
Religion and Ethics
Wit and Humor
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Source
Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario
Is Referenced By
National Library of Scotland Catalogue
Format
JPEGs and PDF derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner.
Rights
In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413
Contributor
Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Citation
“The Comical Tricks of Lothian Tom with a Selection of Anecdotes,” Scottish Chapbooks, accessed April 24, 2024, https://scottishchapbooks.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/show/669.
