John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 1: Comic and Humorous by Dougal Graham
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"John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 1: Comic and Humorous" by Dougal Graham is a collection of Scottish chapbooks written in the late 19th century. This compilation features various comic and humorous tales, reflecting the culture and life of the Scottish peasantry during that period. Through characters such as Dougal Graham himself, the book explores a range of witty narratives that showcase the humor and social settings of the time. The opening
of this collection begins with a detailed preface that introduces Dougal Graham as a key figure in Scottish chap literature, known for his keen observation and wit. It discusses the history of chapbooks, highlighting their role in the popular literature of Scotland and emphasizing their authenticity in depicting rural life and manners. Following the introduction, the text transitions into various anecdotes and stories, including the adventures of Graham himself and other comedic characters, setting the tone for the humor and social commentary that will continue throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Graham, Dougal, 1724-1779 |
|---|---|
| Title |
John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 1: Comic and Humorous The Scottish Chap Literature of Last Century, Classified |
| Note | Volume 1 of a collection of 58 chap-books chiefly attributed to Dougal Graham. |
| Credits |
Produced by hekula03, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- 18th century |
| Subject | Chapbooks, Scottish |
| Subject | Popular literature -- Scotland |
| Subject | Graham, Dougal, 1724-1779 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62080 |
| Release Date | May 10, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 464 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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