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G.W.M. Reynolds : The Mysteries of the Court of London
Evidence of Abel Heywood to Select Committee considering abolition of newspaper stamps: "This 'Court of London' I consider is a test of the taste of the readers generally; I think between this 'Court of London' and the others [other cheap publications] there is a very wide line of distinction; I have read some portion of it, and it draws scenes of profligacy as strongly as it is possible for any writer to do, and the feelings are excited to a very high pitch by it; indeed some look upon it as an indecent publication; but it is not in reality an indecent publication because I do not believe that any words appear that are vulgar; but certainly the language is of a more exciting kind and directed to excite the passions of its readers."
Century: 1800-1849 / 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Abel Heywood Print: Serial / periodical
: Family Herald
Evidence of Abel Heywood to Select Committee considering abolition of newspaper stamps: "I take home the 'Family Herald', and read it with a great deal of pleasure, and it is read by every member of my family"
