Reid, J.C. – Bucks and Bruisers. Pierce Egan and Regency England

Description

Reid, J.C. ‘Bucks and Bruisers. Pierce Egan and Regency England’ 1971 1st ed. 253-pages. VG/VG

Bucks and Bruisers: Pierce Egan and Regency England is a critical biography written by John Cowie Reid (J.C. Reid).

Physical & Publication Details:
• Author: J.C. (John Cowie) Reid
• Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London
• Publication Year: 1971 (1st Edition)
• Pagination & Format: xiv, 253 pages, hardcover (typically bound in grey paper-covered or cloth boards with gilt lettering)
• Illustrations: Features 9 plates containing illustrations and portraits (8vo, approximately 23 cm tall)
• ISBN-10: 0710069677
• ISBN-13: 9780710069672

Subject Matter & Content:
• Subject: A detailed exploration of the life, career, and literary output of Pierce Egan (1772–1849), the influential English journalist, sporting writer, and chronicler of Regency London.
• Themes: It paints a vivid picture of the underworld of writing, popular culture, sporting life (such as bare-knuckle prizefighting and horse racing), and the colorful street-level society of Regency-era England through Egan’s works.