A Book of Learned Nonsense : a centenary anthology of writings & sketches

We are all aware of Edward Lear's nonsense poems and many of us also know the story of his not always happy life. This particular book adds many new facts to what is already known.In the first place there are some additional rhymes and sketches which are not included in the original collections.

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-There was an Old Soldier of Bicester,Who was walking one day with his sister,When a bull with one poke,tossed her into an oak,Before that old gentleman missed her! -
There is also a selection of letters,some of which concern his cat Foss. The book is illustrated with delightful drawings by Lear.

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