This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: R. Bentley in 1844 in 348 pages; Subjects: Comedians; Art / Design / Book; Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts; Drama / General; Drama / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Performing Arts / Comedy;