August 15, 1864: New Book of Nonsense

The New Book of Nonsense was published for sale at the Philadelphia Great Central Sanitary Fair, which ran from June 7 to June 29, 1864. It is an imitation of Edward Lear’s Book of Nonsense.

A 864n New Book of Nonsense (40)

 

  Transcript:

There was an old buffer in Uz,

And it’s troubled “indeed” that he was,

He declined to swear loud but “let out” on the crowd

That did the consoling in Uz.

 

Citation: The new book of nonsense. A contribution to the Great Central Fair in aid of the Sanitary Commission. Philadelphia: Ashmead & Evans, 1864. A 864n

One Response to “August 15, 1864: New Book of Nonsense”

  1. Gerald says:

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    ñïñ çà èíôó!!…

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