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The Tour of Doctor Syntax through London, or, The pleasures and miseries of the metropolis. London: J. Johnston, 1820.

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Title Page

Transcription: The tour of Doctor Syntax through London, or the pleasures and miseries of the metropolis. A poem. Third edition. London: Published by J. Johnston, Cheapside, 1820.
With a color vignette of a man on a pedestal while people in costume dance around him and scenes of London in the background. Opposite is the frontispiece showing Doctor Syntax and his wife having tea.


Hyde Park by unknown artist

"Doctor Syntax in Hyde Park." Hand-colored aquatint.
Dr. Syntax is surrounded by well-dressed people walking in the park.


At the Opera by unknown artist

"Doctor Syntax behind the scenes at the Opera." Hand-colored aquatint.
Doctor Syntax greets one of the opera dancers in costume, as others practice in the background.


Overboard by unknown artist

"Doctor Syntax shoots London Bridge and pops overboard." Hand-colored aquatint.
As he is being rowed toward a bridge, Dr. Syntax falls out of his boat, causing a commotion.


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