George Cruikshank

“ A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath—First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old friend Mr. Hughes—Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his salary stopped for his pains—His severe illness—Second journey to Bath—Davidge, "Billy Coombes" and the Chest—Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy 183 CHAPTER XIX. 1816 to 1817. He quits Sadler's Wells in consequence of a disagreement with the Proprietors—Lord Byron—Retirement of John Kemble—Immense success of Grimaldi in the provinces, and his great gains—A scene in a Barber's Shop 194 CHAPTER XX. 1817. ”

“ Thief—His release, strange conduct, subsequent career, and death—Dreadful Accident at Sadler's Wells—The night-drives to Finchley—Trip to Birmingham—Mr. Macready, the Manager and his curious Stage-properties—Sudden recall to Town 148 CHAPTER XV. 1808 to 1809. Covent Garden Theatre destroyed by fire—Grimaldi makes a trip to Manchester: he meets with an accident there, and another at Liverpool—The Sir Hugh Myddleton Tavern at Sadler's Wells, and a description of some of its frequenters, necessary to a full understanding of the succeeding chapter 158 CHAPTER XVI. 1809. ”

“ Baker, the eccentric Manageress—John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading—Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury—Polite interview with John Kemble 76 CHAPTER VIII. 1801 to 1803. Hard work to counterbalance great gains—His discharge from Drury Lane, and his discharge at Sadler's Wells—His return to the former house—Monk Lewis—Anecdote of him and Sheridan, and of Sheridan and the Prince of Wales—Grimaldi gains a son and loses all his capital 88 CHAPTER IX. 1803. ”

“ ETC. CHAPTER VI. HAND-TO-MOUTH WORK. CHAPTER VII. THREE COURSES AND A DESSERT CHAPTER VIII. SKETCHES BY BOZ, OLIVER TWIST, AND THE LIFE OF GRIMALDI. CHAPTER IX. ILLUSTRATIONS TO HARRISON AINSWORTH’S ROMANCES. CHAPTER X. THE OMNIBUS.
THE LIFE
of
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK By Blanchard Jerrold Illustrations by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK In Two Volumes—Volume Two
1882
CONTENTS THE LIFE OF GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. EPOCH I. (continued) . CHAPTER XI. THE COMIC ALMANAC. CHAPTER XII. LORD BATEMAN AND THE TABLE BOOK. EPOCH II. 1848—1878. ”

“ Wroughton the Comedian—Smart running against time—Kindness of Sheridan—Grimaldi's industry and amusements—Fly-catching—Expedition in search of the "Dartford Blues"—Mrs. Jordan—Adventure on Clapham Common: the piece of Tin—His first love and its consequences 17 CHAPTER III. 1794 to 1797. Grimaldi falls in Love—His success—He meets with an accident which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific "Grimaldi's Embrocation"—He rises gradually in his Profession—The Pentonville Gang of Burglars 28 CHAPTER IV. 1797 to 1798. The Thieves make a second attempt ”

“ With Sixteen Illustrative Drawings by George Cruikshank.
CONTENTS ITALIAN TALES. THE TEACHER TAUGHT. THE UNEXPECTED REPLY. WHO AM I? THE DEAD RIDER. THE SKILFUL PHYSICIAN THE POMEGRANATE SEED THE FATAL MISTAKE THE DEAD ALIVE THE FALSE CHAMPION THE MERCHANT OF VENICE THERE IS A SKELETON IN EVERY HOUSE. THE ELOPEMENT. THE FRIAR ENTRAPPED ANTONIO AND VERONICA. BELPHAGOR. THE SLEEPING DRAUGHT THE COUNTERPARTS ”

“ Punch 34 Scaramouch and his Fiddle 49 Punch and his Pretty Polly 50 Punch and his Music 52 Punch teaches Jack Ketch how to hang a man 57 Punch fights Old Nick 60 Punch Victorious 61 OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS NOT BY MR. GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. The Performance of the Tragedy Title. ”