Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq., and His Cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall, Through the Metropolis; Exhibiting a Living Picture of Fashionable Characters, Manners, and Amusements in High and Low Life (1821)

"Real Life in London, Volumes I and II" by John Badcock is a comical journey through early 19th-century London, following Bob Tallyho, a country gentleman, and his worldly cousin, Tom Dashall, as they dive headfirst into the city's dazzling and ridiculous high society. Tom, a seasoned Londoner, eagerly introduces Bob to the allure of fashionable gatherings and luxurious pastimes, painting a vivid picture of the city's vibrant social scene and tempting Bob to leave his peaceful rural existence. As they plunge into the heart of London, the story playfully uncovers the stark contrasts between the upper and lower classes, promising a mix of hilarious escapades and insightful observations of the city's manners, amusements, and the occasional vice.