The Diverting History Of John Gilpin

The Diverting History of John Gilpin is a humorous narrative poem written by William Cowper in 1782. The poem tells the story of a man named John Gilpin who sets out on a journey to attend a dinner party with his wife and children. However, he accidentally gets separated from them and ends up riding a runaway horse for miles, causing chaos and hilarity along the way. Despite his misadventures, John Gilpin manages to come safely back home, much to the relief of his family.This 1906 edition of the poem features illustrations by Randolph Caldecott, a renowned artist and illustrator of children's books. The book is a classic of English literature and is known for its lively and witty portrayal of an ordinary man's misadventures. It is a delightful read for both children and adults, and is sure to entertain and amuse with its timeless humor and charming illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.