Folk in Print: Scotland's Chapbook Heritage, 1750-1850John Donald, 2007 - 438 pages Though they represent a great unmined treasure-trove of history, literature and popular culture, chapbooks have been incomprehensibly and disgracefully ignored. This title presents a study of this form of publication. |
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Page 114
... hear how you manage your cards , and if I find you convert them to a proper use , I will not in the least be angry , but will freely forgive you . JACK . Why , then My Lord , consider , in the first place , there are four suits in the ...
... hear how you manage your cards , and if I find you convert them to a proper use , I will not in the least be angry , but will freely forgive you . JACK . Why , then My Lord , consider , in the first place , there are four suits in the ...
Page 255
... hear the boatswain hollow , Sometime he listening at a stand , to hear what answers follow . We not brought to , there's such ado , while some are calling the swabbers , Now heave away without more delay , boys , do , hold on the ...
... hear the boatswain hollow , Sometime he listening at a stand , to hear what answers follow . We not brought to , there's such ado , while some are calling the swabbers , Now heave away without more delay , boys , do , hold on the ...
Page 348
... hear the horses going on the road to and from the mill . Frequently I heard human voices ; and I could distinctly hear the ducks and hens about the mill . I made the best use of my voice on every occasion but it was to no manner of ...
... hear the horses going on the road to and from the mill . Frequently I heard human voices ; and I could distinctly hear the ducks and hens about the mill . I made the best use of my voice on every occasion but it was to no manner of ...
Contents
Acknowledgements ΙΟ | 9 |
The Chapmen | 41 |
The Folk in their Condition | 65 |
Copyright | |
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