Jerrold, Douglas William (1803–1857)

English author and dramatist. His nautical play Black-eyed Susan 1829 was followed by many others, including Time Works Wonders 1845. When Punch was founded he joined the staff and wrote Mrs Caudle's Curtain Lectures 1846 for the magazine. His other works include The Story of a Feather 1844, The Chronicles of Clovernook 1846, and A Man Made of Money 1849. From 1852 until his death he edited Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper.