| Author |
Seaver, Robert, 1873-1922 |
| LoC No. |
08021532
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| Title |
Ye butcher, ye baker, ye candlestick-maker : Being sundry amusing and instructive verses for both old and young, adorned with numerous woodcuts
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Ye butcher, ye baker, ye candlestick-maker: Being sundry amusing and instructive verses for both old and young" by Robert Seaver is a charming collection of whimsical poems written in the early 20th century. This book presents a playful exploration of various occupations and characters from yesteryear, employing a light-hearted tone that appeals to both children and adults. With a series of woodcut illustrations accompanying the verses, the reader is transported to a simpler, more humorous time. The book consists of a series of verses that depict the lives and traits of traditional occupations such as the butcher, baker, doctor, and tailor, among others. Each poem is imbued with humor and offers a jovial commentary on the respective professions, highlighting their quirks and idiosyncrasies while comparing them to modern counterparts. For example, the verses reflect on the diligent housewife and the jolly brewer, alongside whimsical portrayals of pirates and jesters. Seaver’s adept use of playful language and rhythmic structure brings a sense of nostalgia and amusement, making it an enjoyable read for those seeking light entertainment and a glimpse into the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous poetry, American
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| Subject |
Occupations -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Occupations -- Humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73649 |
| Release Date |
May 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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