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David Hughson
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| Born | c. 1760s |
| Died | c. 1820s |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Years active | fl. early 1800s |
| Notable works | Six-volume description of London |
David Hughson (born around the 1760s, died around the 1820s) was a writer who loved to describe London. He might have used "David Hughson" as a pen name (a fake name for writing). His real name could have been Edward Pugh.
Hughson wrote about the topography (the features of an area) and history of London. He created a huge description of the city. This work was based on his "actual perambulation" (a real walk) through London. It was published in six large books between 1805 and 1809. These books included 150 detailed engravings. Most of these pictures were based on drawings by Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie and Edward Gyfford. Hughson also wrote about other topics. These included books on the East India Company and household management.
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Who Was David Hughson?
We do not know much about David Hughson's personal life. It is believed that "David Hughson" was a pseudonym (a made-up name). His real name might have been David Pugh, Daniel Pugh, Edward Pugh, or R. Pugh.
In one of his books from 1813, he said he was born in London. He also mentioned living there for over 50 years. This suggests he was probably born in the early 1760s. The last book published under his name was in 1829. It was a revised version of a cookbook by William Augustus Henderson. Hughson was often described as having an LLD (Doctor of Laws) degree. In one book, he was even called an MD (Doctor of Medicine).
Hughson's Famous Books
Exploring London on Foot
Hughson is most famous for his big work called London; Being an Accurate History and Description of the British Metropolis and its Neighbourhood, to Thirty Miles Extent. He wrote this book after "an actual perambulation" (a real walk) around the city.
The book was first released in parts between 1805 and 1809. There were 149 parts, each about 24 pages long. Readers would then bind these parts into six large books. The books were filled with 150 detailed copper plate engravings. They also had many smaller woodcut pictures. Most of the engravings were made by Ambrose Warren (engraver). They were based on drawings by Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie and Edward Gyfford. Other artists like William Woolnoth and John Roffe also helped.
In 1817, Hughson published another set of books called Walks Through London. These two books had 96 copper engravings and 24 wood engravings. They also showed many parts of London.
Helpful Household Guides
Hughson also wrote books about managing a home. In 1817, he published The New Family Receipt-Book: Or Universal Repository of Domestic Economy. This book was a collection of useful tips. It included recipes, medical advice, and household management ideas. For example, it had articles on how to cure "Sea-Scurvy" and how to make "Gun-Powder" stronger.
In 1829, a book called Modern Domestic Cookery was published. It was written by W. A. Henderson. But it was "enlarged and improved by D. Hughson M.D." This book was for families of "middling and genteel ranks of life." This meant it was for middle-class and upper-class families.
Other Interesting Topics
Hughson also wrote about historical and religious topics. In 1814, he published A Copious Account of the French and English Prophets. This book was about the Camisard Huguenot preachers. These preachers came to London in 1706. In the same year, he wrote a book about a Quaker named James Nayler. Nayler was a religious figure who claimed to be Jesus Christ. Both of these books were later reprinted in another collection in 1821.
