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Gridiron Club (Washington, D.C.)
Grid Iron Club (Washington, D.C.)
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Mother Goose in Gridiron Rhyme: A collection of alphabets, rhymes, tales and jingles
With 80 illustrations
$aUnited States :$bThe Gridiron Press,$c1911.
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"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.)
https://archive.org/details/mothergooseingri00grid/page/n5/mode/2up
20210306215838anonymous
1911
US
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
en
Alphabet rhymes
United States -- History -- Humor
United States -- Politics and government -- 1909-1913
Mother Goose -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
United States -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons
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Category: Poetry
Category: Humour
Category: American Literature
Category: Politics
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