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Douglas Jerrold

    Douglas Jerrold war ein erfolgreicher Journalist, Dramatiker, Humorist und Redakteur, der maßgeblich an der Entstehung der einflussreichen Zeitschrift Punch beteiligt war. Seine Theaterstücke zeichneten sich durch Witz und scharfe Gesellschaftskritik aus. Trotz chronischer gesundheitlicher Probleme bewahrte er sich bis zuletzt einen bemerkenswerten Ruf für seinen beständigen Humor und seine gute Laune.

    Nell Gwynne; The Prologue
    A Man Made of Money, and The Chronicles of Clovernook
    The Lie About the West: a Response to Professor Toynbee's Challenge
    Comedies and Dramas
    Hawke Battalion
    Madame Kaudels Gardinenpredigten
    • 2023

      Nell Gwynne; The Prologue

      • 62 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden

      This witty and entertaining play tells the story of Nell Gwynne, the 17th century English actress and mistress of King Charles II. Through clever dialogue and engaging characters, Douglas William Jerrold brings to life the colorful world of the Restoration period. Full of humor, romance, and drama, Nell Gwynne is a play that will delight audiences today just as it did when it was first performed in the mid-19th century.

      Nell Gwynne; The Prologue
    • 2023

      The Handbook of Swindling

      • 102 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden

      This humorous manual, originally published in 1839, offers a satirical guide on becoming a successful swindler, complete with justifications for such behavior. Authored by the fictional Captain Barabbas Whitefeather and edited by John Jackdaw, both of which are pseudonyms for Douglas William Jerrold, the book provides a comedic take on deception. The reproduction includes an original advertisement from 1839 and is presented by Curious Publications, which humorously clarifies its non-endorsement of swindling.

      The Handbook of Swindling
    • 2022
    • 2022
    • 2022

      THE ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION

      • 456 Seiten
      • 16 Lesestunden

      Focusing on the unique formation of the RN Division during World War I, this history details its origins from Royal Marines and naval reservists, with battalions named after famous sailors. Initially engaged in the defense of Antwerp, the division participated in the Gallipoli campaign before being transferred to the Western Front. With nearly 48,000 casualties, the narrative highlights the division's significant yet often overlooked role in the war, crafted by an accomplished author known for his literary contributions.

      THE ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION
    • 2021
    • 2003

      Hawke Battalion

      Some Personal Records of Four Years, 1914-1918

      • 276 Seiten
      • 10 Lesestunden
      4,5(2)Abgeben

      Gallipoli & Western Front with 63rd RN Div. Jerrold, also the divisional historian, served with the Hawke. Falls thought him “...about the best writer who has hitherto applied himself to formation & unit histories. The peculiar spirit of the battalion, and indeed of the whole division, is made very real...This is good literature as well as history.”

      Hawke Battalion