Trivia, or The Art of Walking the Streets of London: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Trivia, or The Art of Walking the Streets of London, credited to John Gay, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of Trivia, or The Art of Walking the Streets of London by John Gay. Read in English by Phil Benson John Gay's Trivia is a satirical guide to walking the streets of London, written in mock heroic style. Learn how to avoid pickpockets, wig thieves, falling masonry and the contents of chamber pots, and above all else how to dress well for all weathers and avoid mud splatters. Your daily walk will never be the same again! ( Phil Benson)

Recording facts

• Recording title: Trivia, or The Art of Walking the Streets of London
• Author credits: John Gay
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 3
• Listed recording duration: 1:09:50

Catalogue topics

• satire
• London
• walking

Track guide

1. 01 - Book I: Of the implements for walking the streets and signs of the weather — 18:01
2. 02 - Book II: Of walking the streets by day — 27:41
3. 03 - Book III: Of walking the streets by night — 24:07

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