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 November 8, 2024, https://scottishchapbooks.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/show/669.
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