A Database of Cheap Literature, 1837-1860

About the Library

National Maritime Museum's Caird Library

Greenwich, England, United Kingdom

Editions:
A Voice from the Tomb! A dialogue between Nelson and Wellington, overheard at St. Paul's.
London: J. Pattie. 42 nos.
Chronicles of the Sea: or, faithful narratives of shipwrecks, fires, famines and disasters incidental to a life of maritime enterprise; together with celebrated voyages, interesting anecdotes etc., etc. Vol. 1.
London: William Mark Clark, 1838. 61 nos. 480 p.
Chronicles of the Sea: or, faithful narratives of shipwrecks, fires, famines and disasters incidental to a life of maritime enterprise; together with celebrated voyages, interesting anecdotes etc., etc. Vol. 2.
London: William Mark Clark, 1840. 464 p.
The Complete Works of Shakespeare; revised from the original text. With introductory remarks and copious notes, critical, general, and explanatory. Vol. 1.
London: Willoughby & Co. 674 p.
The Complete Works of Shakespeare; revised from the original text. With introductory remarks and copious notes, critical, general, and explanatory. Vol. 2.
London: Willoughby & Co. 636 p.
William Hurton. The Doomed Ship; or, the Wreck of the Arctic Regions.
London: Willoughby & Co, 1855. 11 nos. 174 p.
The History and Lives of the Most Notorious Highwaymen, Footpads, Murderers, brigands, pickpockets, thieves, banditti, and robbers of every description.
London: Purkess, Strange and Lloyd. 60 nos. 476 p.
The History and Lives of the Most Notorious Pirates of All Nations; narrating a series of gallant sea-fights, deadful murders, daring attacks, horrid cruelties and barbatities; also their Debauched and Profligate Manner of Living, places of refuge, &c. &c.
London: E. Lloyd. 72 nos. 570 p.
the old sailor (pseud.). Jem Bunt: a tale of The Land and the Ocean.
London: Willoughby & Co. 39 nos. 312 p.
Lady Hamilton; or, Nelson's legacy. A romance of real life.
London: E. Lloyd, [1849]. 12 nos. 92 p.
Martin's Annals of Crime; or new Newgate Calendar, and general record of tragic events, including Ancient and Modern Modes of Torture, &c.: comprehending a history of the most notorious murderes, traitors, highwaymen, pirates, burglars, pickpockets, adulterers, ravishers, decoyers, incendiaries, poachers, swindlers, and felons and rogures of every description:. Vol. 1.
London: William Mark Clark, 1837. 60 nos. 476 p.
The Novel Newspaper. Vol. 1.
London: T.L. Holt, 1839. 16 nos. 509 p.
Paul Periwinkle: or, The Pressgang.
London: Willoughby & Co. 640 p.
Remarkable Trials; including, amongst others, the celebrated cases of Eugene Aram, Marchioness Brinvilliers, Jonathan Bradford, Colonel Fitzgerald, Lord and Lady Somerset, Dr. Dodd, Captain Gow, Elizabeth Canning, the two Perreaus, John Thurtell, Duchess of Kingston, Monsieur D'Auglade, the Rev. Mr. Hackman, Earl Ferrers, Henry Fauntleroy, Richard Patch, Joan Perry & her two sons, Mrs. Brownrigg, Dick Turpin, William Corder.
London: George Vickers, 1851. 17 nos. 264 p.
Richard Parker; or, the mutiny at the Nore. A romance.
London: E. Lloyd, [1851]. 66 nos. 524 p.
Tales of Shipwrecks and Adventures at Sea. Being a collection of faithful narratives of shipwrecks, mutinies, fires, famines, and Disasters, incidental to a Sea Life; together with celebrated voyages, amusing tales, tough yarns, and interesting anecdotes.
London: , 1846. 948 p.
Tales of Shipwrecks and Adventures at Sea. Being a collection of faithful narratives of shipwrecks, mutinies, fires, famines, and Disasters, incidental to a Sea Life; together with celebrated voyages, amusing tales, tough yarns, and interesting anecdotes.
London: William Mark Clark, 1846. 60 nos. 948 p.
R. J. Stapleton. Tales of the Wars, or, naval and military chronicle: consisting of faithful accounts of sea and land battles, interspersed with anecdotes and biographical notices of the most distinguished naval and military commanders. Vol. 1.
London: G. Berger. 53 nos. 424 p.
R. J. Stapleton. Tales of the Wars, or, naval and military chronicle: consisting of faithful accounts of sea and land battles, interspersed with anecdotes and biographical notices of the most distinguished naval and military commanders. Vol. 2.
London: G. Berger. 52 nos. 416 p.
R. J. Stapleton. Tales of the Wars, or, naval and military chronicle: consisting of faithful accounts of sea and land battles, interspersed with anecdotes and biographical notices of the most distinguished naval and military commanders. Vol. 3.
London: G. Berger. 52 nos. 416 p.