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The Royal Picture Alphabet

By John Leighton

2019-06-21 19:49:02

With learning may laughter be found, good to be merry and wise;” To gaily get over the ground, As higher and higher we rise. Some children their letters may learn, While others will surely do more, As the subjects suggestively matter not thought of ... Read more
With learning may laughter be found, good to be merry and wise;” To gaily get over the ground, As higher and higher we rise. Some children their letters may learn, While others will surely do more, As the subjects suggestively matter not thought of before. Descriptions and pictures here made attractive and clear; So suited that children may f error the truth to appear... Ablution, The Act of Cleansing. The little sweep has washed his face, But not as we advise: For black as soot he’s made the soap, And rubbed it in his eyes. Bb. Barter, Exchange. Here’s Master Mack presenting fruit, Of which he makes a display; He knows he’ll soon have Lucy’s rope, And with it skip away. Cc. Catastrophe, a Final Event(generally unhappy). “Oh here’s a sad catastrophe!”Was Mrs. Blossom’s cry—Then—“Water! water! bring to me—Or all my fish will die.” Dd. DELIGHTFUL, Pleasant, Charming.  Less

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File size2630.865 KB
Print pages70
PublisherPublic Domain Books
Publication date2015-12-06
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9788490018200
John Leighton (pseud. Luke Limner) was an English artist notable for his book illustrations and book cover designs. His talent for design found early expression in the publication "Suggestions in Desi...

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