The Entertaining History of Jobson & Nell by Anonymous
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"The Entertaining History of Jobson & Nell" by Anonymous is a humorous narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This book falls into the category of a children's story, combining light-hearted verse and illustrations to entertain young readers. The central theme revolves around the amusing exploits of Jobson, a cobbler, and his partner Nell, presenting a comedic view of their life and everyday challenges. The story follows Jobson, a cobbler known
for his humorous antics and penchant for whiskey, which leads to a series of amusing predicaments. When the local parson sends him shoes to repair on a Sunday, Jobson is more inclined to indulge in merriment than fulfill his duties, causing frustration for Nell and the townsfolk. In a fit of mischief, Jobson steals roast beef from the parson's house, leading to a comical chase. Ultimately, both Jobson and the parson end up sharing a meal, forgiving each other's transgressions and highlighting the playful nature of their lives. The charming mix of humor and moral lessons makes this story accessible and enjoyable for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The Entertaining History of Jobson & Nell |
| Alternate Title | Entertaining History of Jobson and Nell |
| Credits |
Produced by Geetu Melwani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Nursery rhymes |
| Subject | Shoemakers -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Dinners and dining -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23652 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23652-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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