The Comic Almanack: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humorous Poetry, Quips, and OdditiesChatto and Windus, 1853 - 428 pagini |
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... may now be had of the Publisher , crown 8vo , 600 pp . , price 7s . 6d . The First Series and the present ( or Second Series ) comprise THE COMPLETE WORK , extending from 1835 to 1853 . THE COMIC ALMANACK . 2ND SERIES , 1844-1853 . 1.
... may now be had of the Publisher , crown 8vo , 600 pp . , price 7s . 6d . The First Series and the present ( or Second Series ) comprise THE COMPLETE WORK , extending from 1835 to 1853 . THE COMIC ALMANACK . 2ND SERIES , 1844-1853 . 1.
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... had just sat down , and who was so unaccustomed to be on his legs at all , that it was not surprising he should have failed to make a respectable stand on the present occasion .- ( Cries of B 2 1844. ] 3 WINE VERSUS WATER. ...
... had just sat down , and who was so unaccustomed to be on his legs at all , that it was not surprising he should have failed to make a respectable stand on the present occasion .- ( Cries of B 2 1844. ] 3 WINE VERSUS WATER. ...
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... present occasion .- ( Cries of " Order ! " ) - He ( Gin ) had no wish to create confusion .- ( Ironical cheering from Marsala . ) - He understood the meaning of that cheer ; and would certainly confess that the honourable beverage - for ...
... present occasion .- ( Cries of " Order ! " ) - He ( Gin ) had no wish to create confusion .- ( Ironical cheering from Marsala . ) - He understood the meaning of that cheer ; and would certainly confess that the honourable beverage - for ...
Pagina 5
... present arms at Her Majesty whenever she leaves the Palace . The New Poor Law Act , prohibiting all out - door relief , does not apply to trees , which may be re - leaved out of doors at the usual period . It is a question whether , by ...
... present arms at Her Majesty whenever she leaves the Palace . The New Poor Law Act , prohibiting all out - door relief , does not apply to trees , which may be re - leaved out of doors at the usual period . It is a question whether , by ...
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... present day was never surpassed . The tallest men are to be found in Lankyshire . Jerusalem artichokes do not come from Jerusalem . They are not called artichokes because any one who makes a hearty meal on them will run the chance of ...
... present day was never surpassed . The tallest men are to be found in Lankyshire . Jerusalem artichokes do not come from Jerusalem . They are not called artichokes because any one who makes a hearty meal on them will run the chance of ...
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Pagina 96 - That from the hunter's aim had ta'en a hurt, Did come to languish; and, indeed, my lord, The wretched animal heaved forth such groans, That their discharge did stretch his leathern coat Almost to bursting; and the big round tears Coursed one another down his innocent nose In piteous chase...
Pagina 432 - Puniana: Thoughts Wise and Otherwise. By the Hon. HUGH ROWLEY. Best Book of Riddles and Puns ever formed. With nearly 100 exquisitely Fanciful Drawings. Contains nearly 3000 of the best Riddles, and 10,000 most outrageous Puns, and is one of the most Popular Books ever issued. New Edition, small quarto, uniform with the
Pagina 429 - Anecdotes seem to have poured in upon the author from all quarters. . . Turn where we will through these 370 pleasant pages, something worth reading is sure to meet the eye." — The Standard. Also Published : THE "BEST EDITION" of the above Work, illustrated by Photographic Frontispiece of " Dickens as Captain Bobadil,
Pagina 437 - This edition deserves SPECIAL ATTENTION, from the fact that it is the only correct one that has 'been, printed since the time of Defoe. By the kindness of Mr. Lee a copy of the rare and valuable original, in...
Pagina 440 - BEAUTIFUL AND CAPTIVATING VOLUME. The well-known Paris house, Firmin Didot, a few years since produced a...