Scoggin’s Jests: Being A Preservative Against Melancholy
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Scoggin's Jests: Being A Preservative Against Melancholy is a book published in 1866, written by John Scogan. The book is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes that are intended to lift the reader's spirits and provide a remedy for melancholy. The stories are told through the character of Scoggin, a jester who was popular in medieval times. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different theme, such as love, marriage, and friendship. The stories are often bawdy and irreverent, and they poke fun at the foibles and follies of human nature. Some of the stories are based on real-life events, while others are purely fictional. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and it is sure to entertain anyone who enjoys a good laugh. Scoggin's Jests is a classic work of humor that has stood the test of time and remains popular today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1104903334
ISBN13:9781104903336
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:130 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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