A Book of Nonsense

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A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear. With All the Original Pictures and Verses. There was an Old Derry down Derry, who loved to see little folks merry; So he made them a Book, and with laughter they shook At the fun of that Derry down Derry. 1894. Originally published 1846. 1894 Cover Click for larger version. Original Dedication Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes

To the Great-Grandchildren, Grand-Nephews, and Grand-Nieces of Edward, 13th Earl of Derby, this book of drawings snd verses (the greater part of which were originally made and composed for their parents.) is dedicated by the author, EDWARD LEAR. London, 1862.