E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Jerrold, Douglas William
(b. London, January 3rd, 1803; d. June 8th, 1857). “Black-eyed Susan” (1829); “The Rent Day” (1832); “Men of Character” (1838); “Cakes and Ale” (1841); “The Story of a Feather” (1843); “Mrs. Caudle’s Curtain Lectures” (1845); “Punch’s Complete Letter Writer” (1846); “The Chronicles of Clovernook” (1846); “A Man made of Money” (1849); “The Catspaw” (1850); “Retired from Business” (1851); and “A Heart of Gold” (1854). His “Works” have been published in a collected form. “Life” (1858).
