Download or read book Pettifoggers written by Andrew Griffiths and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 18th century, pettifogger, under-strapper and Wapping attorney were all pejorative epithets for a certain class of disreputable lawyer. My solicitor forebears came from Wapping, but I hope to present sufficient evidence in these pages to acquit them of any charge of pettifoggery or under-strapping.