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The Life Of John Gilpin

- Taken From Divers Manuscripts In The Possession Of The Family (1785)

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The Life of John Gilpin is a book written by William Cowper in 1785. It is a humorous poem that tells the story of a man named John Gilpin and his misadventures on a journey to the Bell Inn in Edmonton. The poem is based on a real-life incident that occurred in the 18th century. The book is a collection of various manuscripts that were in the possession of the Gilpin family, which Cowper used to create the poem. The Life of John Gilpin is widely regarded as one of Cowper's most popular works and has been adapted into various forms of media, including plays, musicals, and cartoons. The book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys humorous poetry and is interested in the history of 18th-century England.To Which Is Added, By Way Of Appendix, The Celebrated History Of His Journey To Edmonton. 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165767380
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 148
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 209 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 25. november 2024
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The Life of John Gilpin is a book written by William Cowper in 1785. It is a humorous poem that tells the story of a man named John Gilpin and his misadventures on a journey to the Bell Inn in Edmonton. The poem is based on a real-life incident that occurred in the 18th century. The book is a collection of various manuscripts that were in the possession of the Gilpin family, which Cowper used to create the poem. The Life of John Gilpin is widely regarded as one of Cowper's most popular works and has been adapted into various forms of media, including plays, musicals, and cartoons. The book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys humorous poetry and is interested in the history of 18th-century England.To Which Is Added, By Way Of Appendix, The Celebrated History Of His Journey To Edmonton. 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.

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