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 : Theodore Hook


Theodore Hook

(1788-1841), English man of letters and composer, and briefly a civil servant in Mauritius. He is best known for his practical jokes, particularly the Berners Street hoax in 1810

Picture No
13127861
Media ID
45376014
Size
4091px x 5315px (3.8MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Source
Unattributed engraving
Date
early 19th century

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1810 Berners Briefly Hoax Hook Joker Jokes Mauritius Particularly Practical


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