For anyone interested in the history of crime and justice in London, this is a must-read. W.H. Watts provides a fascinating look at the workings of the city's police courts, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who worked there, as well as those who came before them as defendants and plaintiffs. Filled with colorful anecdotes and insightful analysis, this is a book that will captivate and educate readers from all walks of life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.