| Creator |
Gridiron Club (Washington, D.C.) |
| LoC No. |
44031746
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| Title |
Mother Goose in Gridiron Rhyme: A collection of alphabets, rhymes, tales and jingles
With 80 illustrations
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Gridiron Press,1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor 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 |
"Mother Goose in Gridiron Rhyme: A collection of alphabets, rhymes, tales and…" is a whimsical collection of satirical verse compiled by unknown authors, likely crafted during the early 20th century. This book, rooted in the tradition of nursery rhymes, takes a playful jab at politicians and political events of the time, blending humor with social commentary. It appears to primarily focus on American political figures and issues, capturing the essence of contemporary matters through a nursery rhyme format. The content is a delightful mix of illustrated rhymes, each focusing on notable politicians and political situations, often highlighting their characteristics and public personas. For instance, the alphabet consists of verses dedicated to various figures like Senators and Presidents, each line cleverly playing on their names and reputations. The rhymes include both light-hearted jests and pointed critiques, using familiar nursery rhyme structures to reflect on serious topics such as tariffs and political maneuvering. Overall, the collection succeeds in entertaining while offering readers a comedic lens into the political landscape of its era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E740: History: America: Twentieth century
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| Subject |
Alphabet rhymes
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Humor
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1909-1913
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| Subject |
Mother Goose -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67814 |
| Release Date |
Apr 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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