Edward Lear's Nonsense Botany by Edward Lear (author and illustrator)
Edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 21, 2020
This is a reproduction of "Edward Lear's Nonsense Botany" which Lear created using his peculiar view of the plant taxonomy with amazing hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear is a nineteenth century poet and artist, who wrote mostly nonsense literature and limericks.
This collection will expand your imagination and delight your soul. Ideal for kids 8 years and up.
Denslow's Mother Goose edited and illustrated by W.W. Denslow
Hand lettered by Fredric W. Goudy / edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - September 28, 2024
This Beautifully RESTORED FULL COLOR illustrations. EACH PAGE IS IN FULL COLOR. This is a reproduction of the 1901 publication of “Denslow’s Mother Goose: being the old familiar rhymes and jingles of Mother Goose”.
Wonderful color images by W. W. Denslow, the original illustrator of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", shows Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Old King Cole and other favorite characters.
This genuine keepsake classic of children’s nursery rhymes will be loved for generations to come.
This reproduction of Father Goose, His Book is a collection of nonsense poetry for children, written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, and first published in 1899.
Dr. Bruess has painstakingly restored the color illustrations, sometimes spending three to seven hours to restore an illustration.
Though generally neglected a century later, the book was a groundbreaking sensation in its own era; "once, America's best-selling children's book and L. Frank Baum's first success.”
In 1900, Baum and Denslow published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to much critical acclaim and financial success.
WOW! A Talking Pig! by Dr. Bruess (author)
(paperback) - July 19, 2019
Welcome to the wildly weird and absurd world of Fractured Fairy Tales and Twisted Fables. Pigs talk, The Three Bears try to eat Goldie Lox-on-a-Bagel, Falling Rock searches for Fresh Water and everyone does the Hokey Pokey.
The entertaining illustrations will make you laugh so hard that milk comes out of your nose.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 2 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 15, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 2.
There was an Old Man who supposed
That the street door was partially closed;
But some very large rats
Ate his coats and his hats,
While that futile Old Gentleman dozed.
The limerick was popularized by Edward Lear, a nineteenth century poet and artist.
This reproduction of Father Goose, His Book is a collection of nonsense poetry for children, written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, and first published in 1899.
Dr. Bruess has painstakingly restored the color illustrations, sometimes spending three to seven hours to restore an illustration.
Though generally neglected a century later, the book was a groundbreaking sensation in its own era; "once, America's best-selling children's book and L. Frank Baum's first success.”
In 1900, Baum and Denslow published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to much critical acclaim and financial success.
Denslow's Mother Goose
edited and illustrated by W.W. Denslow
Hand lettered by Fredric W. Goudy/edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - September 28, 2024
This Beautifully RESTORED FULL COLOR illustrations.This is a reproduction of the 1901 publication of “Denslow’s Mother Goose: being the old familiar rhymes and jingles of Mother Goose”.
W. W. Denslow is the original illustrator of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Old King Cole and other favorite characters.
This genuine classic of children’s nursery rhymes will be loved for generations to come.
This is a reproduction of the 1902 book “Yankee Mother Goose” by Benjamin Franklin Cobb, illustrated by Ella S. Brison.
For a very different take on Mother Goose nursery rhymes you might want to read “Yankee Mother Goose” written by Benjamin F. Cobb and illustrated by Ella S. Brison. This rare find was published in 1902 by Hurst & Co of New York.
It is a unique curiosity with plenty of ethnic stereotypes typical of that time period and not like any other Mother Goose book you might come across.
Fun nursery rhymes for young children.
$14.99 (92 pages)
BLAH! BLAH!BLAH! by Dr. Bruess (author)
(paperback) - August 29, 2022
WOW! A Talking Pig! by Dr. Bruess (author)
(paperback) - July 19, 2019
Welcome to the wildly weird and absurd world of Fractured Fairy Tales and Twisted Fables. Pigs talk, The Three Bears try to eat Goldie Lox-on-a-Bagel, Falling Rock searches for Fresh Water and everyone does the Hokey Pokey.
The entertaining illustrations will make you laugh so hard that milk comes out of your nose.
Dreams, Dances and Disappointments
by Gertrude A. Konstam (author)
Ella & Nelia Casella (illustrators)
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - November 13, 2021
This is a reproduction of "Dreams, Dances and Disappointments".
This is a story in verse about a young woman's excitement at being invited to her first big party, what happened there, and what she learned about flirtation and love afterwards.
The book is noted for its charming, nostalgic illustrations.
Bad Boy's First Reader by Frank Bellew (author)
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - December 10, 2021
This is a reproduction of "The Bad Boy's First Reader" written by Frank Bellew and published in 1881.
This book consists of pages for each letter of the alphabet (see below) and then a number of practice reading pages. All of the content is humorous but not malicious.
This is an early and benign version of a "bad boy".
Elfin Land by Josephine Pollard (author)
Walter Satterlee (illustrator)
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - November 13, 2021
This is a reproduction of "Elfin Land" by Josephine Pollard and illustrated by Walter Satterlee.
All about elves told in verse.
Originally published in 1882, it is known for its charming, rhythmic poems and illustrations, as a classic collection of fairy folklore. Elfin Land
$14.99 (48 pages)
The Cubies ABC by Mary Mills Lyall(author)
Earl Harvey Lyall (illustrator)
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - December 21, 2024
This is a reproduction of "The Cubies' ABC" originally published in 1913.
All of the illustrations in the ORIGINAL FULL COLOR have been meticulously restored by the editor, Dr. Bruess.
The Cubies' ABC was written by Mary Mills Lyall with her husband, Earl Harvey Lyall, an architect, who drew the pictures. It was their only book.
Odd and very charming and witty little "child's" book poking fun at Cubism. The Cubies ABC $14.99 (76 pages)
My Beautiful Bible Coloring Book Old Testament by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - August 4, 2023
My Beautiful Bible Coloring Book Old Testament by Dr. Bruess is a wonderful coloring book with pictures from the Old Testament.
Including pictures about:
Adam and Eve
Noah and the flood
The Tower of Babel
Moses parting the Red Sea
Moses and the Ten Commandments
Joshua and the battle of Jericho
David and Goliath
Jonah and the whale My Beautiful Bible Coloring Book
Old Testament
$14.99 (114 pages)
My Beautiful Bible Coloring Book New Testament by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - August 4, 2023
My Beautiful Bible Coloring Book New Testament by Dr. Bruess is a wonderful coloring book with pictures from the New Testament.
Including pictures about:
The Nativity,
The Baptism of Jesus,
John the Baptist,
Jesus walking on the water,
The widow’s mite,
Young Jesus at the temple,
The Good Samaritan,
The parable of the Prodigal Son,
Jesus heals the ten lepers
The Last Supper My Beautiful Bible Coloring Book
New Testament
$14.99 (116 pages)
Rudolph's Secret Wish by Dr. Bruess (author)
(paperback) - January 23, 2022
Rudolph wishes his Nose-So-Bright was a normal nose.
Surviving Your Life by Dr. Bruess (author)
(paperback) - December 1, 2021
"Surviving Your Life" by Dr. Bruess.
Today Life is Hard.
This book has some suggestions on how to survive your life.
First rule is eat chocolate-lots and lots of chocolate--
then say a little prayer,
sing the song “You are my Sunshine”,
give someone a hug,
read a good book,
eat a chocolate sundae,
say a little prayer… Surviving Your Life
$14.99 (100 pages)
Aunt Louisa's Alphabet Book by Laura Valentine (author)
Edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - June 29, 2020
This is a reproduction of Aunt Louisa's Alphabet Book.
Comprising:
Alphabet of Fruits --
London Alphabet --
Country Alphabet --
Alphabet of Games & Sports --
This is a reproduction of Aunt Louisa's Bible Picture Book.
Comprising:
The Story of David --
Joseph and His Brethren --
Wonders of Providence (Psalm 145) With Full-Page Illustrations From Original Designs.
Excerpt from The Story of David when he faced and defeated the giant Goliath:
"I come in the name of the great God whom thou hast defied; He will fight for me."
COMMENT: In these troubled times, when we trust in God we can face and defeat any giant Goliath problem we face, whether it is sickness, money problems or even death.
Faith in God can create miracles. And Lord knows, we all need it now.
Amazing bible stories for children.
$14.99 (37 pages)
Aunt Louisa's Golden Gift by Laura Valentine (author)
Edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - June 30, 2020
This is a reproduction of Aunt Louisa's Golden Gift .
Comprising:
Doings of the Alphabet --
Childhood's Delight --
Dame Crump and her Pig --
Hush-a-bye-baby -- With Full-Page Illustrations From Original Designs.
This is a reproduction of Aunt Louisa's Nursery Favourite. With Full-Page Illustrations From Original Designs.
Comprising:
Diamonds and Toads --
Dick Whittington --
Lily Sweetbriar --
Uncle’s Farm Yard
In the story, “Diamonds and Toads” a Fairy appearing as an old woman bestows a gift on a poor young girl so that every time she speaks there drops from her lips a rose, a diamond, and a pearl. Her evil sister meets the same Fairy appearing as a rich lady but because the evil sister is rude the Fairy punishes her so that every time she speaks a toad and a viper fall from her lips.
In the poem, “Dick Whittington”, his Cat rids the kingdom of rats and Dick Whittington is rewarded with a ship full of gold.
“Lily Sweetbriar” has a birthday party where she learns”They talk of the gifts of the Fairies, The presents Queen Mab often brings; But, to me, aunts, uncles, and cousins, Are by far the more sensible things.”
And on “Uncle’s Farm Yard” you get to visit a farm.
$14.99 (56 pages)
Aunt Louisa's Oft Told Tales by Laura Valentine (author)
Edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - October 26, 2021
This is a reproduction of Aunt Louisa's Oft Told Tales.
Comprising:
Robinson Crusoe --
Children in the Wood --
Hare and Tortoise --
World-Wide Fables --
With Full-Page Illustrations From Original Designs.
This is a reproduction of Aunt Louisa's Old Nursery Friends. With Full-Page Illustrations From Original Designs.
Comprising:
Old Mother Hubbard --
Cinderella --
Little Bo-Peep --
OLD MOTHER HUBBARD / Went to the cupboard / To get her poor dog a bone; / But when she got there, / The cupboard was bare, / And so the poor dog had none. / She went to the barber’s / To buy him a wig; / And when she came back, / He was dancing a jig.
CINDERELLA: Once upon a time, in the days when there were Fairies, a gentleman's wife died, leaving him one little baby daughter…and as she was often dirty from sifting the cinders and making fire, they nicknamed her CINDERELLA.
LITTLE BO-PEEP: Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep, / And can't tell where to find them; / Leave them alone, and they'll come home, / Bringing their tails behind them.
Amazing nursery rhymes and poetry for children.
$14.99 (42 pages)
Aunt Louisa's Sparkling Gems by Laura Valentine (author)
Edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - November 3, 2021
This is a reproduction of Aunt Louisa's Sparkling Gems.
Comprising:
Little Red Riding-Hood --
Nellie’s Christmas Eve --
Aesop’s Fables --
Three Christmas Boxes --
With Full-Page Illustrations From Original Designs.
This is a reproduction of Aunt Friendly's Nursery Keepsake.
Comprising:
Sing-a-song of Sixpence --
The Frog who would a Wooing Go --
The Three Little Pigs --
The Ugly Duckling --
Puss in Boots --
Dame Trot and her Cat --
The Old Woman and her Pig --
Tom Thumb --
The Three Bears --
Jack and the Bean Stalk --
Diamonds and Toads --
Hop o'My Thumb
Amazing stories and poetry for children.
$22.99 (150 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 1 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 14, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 1.
There was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said, "It is just as I feared!--
Two Owls and a Hen, four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard.
Mostly considered nonsense literature, these Edward Lear’s Limericks include absurd hand drawn illustrations that Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 2 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 15, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 2.
There was an Old Man who supposed
That the street door was partially closed;
But some very large rats
Ate his coats and his hats,
While that futile Old Gentleman dozed.
Mostly considered nonsense literature, these Edward Lear’s Limericks include absurd hand drawn illustrations that Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 3 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 15, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 3.
There was an Old Man of Bohemia,
Whose daughter was christened Euphemia;
But one day, to his grief,
She married a thief,
Which grieved that Old Man of Bohemia.
Mostly considered nonsense literature, these Edward Lear’s Limericks include absurd hand drawn illustrations that Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 5 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 15, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 5.
There was a young person of Bantry,
Who frequently slept in the pantry;
When disturbed by the mice,
She appeased them with rice,
That judicious young person of Bantry.
Mostly considered nonsense literature, these Edward Lear’s Limericks include absurd hand drawn illustrations that Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 6 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 15, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 6.
There was an old person of Fife,
Who was greatly disgusted with life;
They sang him a ballad,
And fed him on salad,
Which cured that old person of Fife.
Mostly considered nonsense literature, these Edward Lear’s Limericks include absurd hand drawn illustrations that Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 8 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 15, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 8.
There was a Young Lady whose nose,
Was so long that it reached to her toes;
So she hired an Old Lady,
Whose conduct was steady,
To carry that wonderful nose.
Mostly considered nonsense literature, these Edward Lear’s Limericks include absurd hand drawn illustrations that Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 1 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 2, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 1.
A
A was an ant
Who seldom stood still,
And who made a nice house
In the side of a hill.
a
Nice little ant!
The book is illustrated by the author, Edward Lear, with funny pictures
and catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear's NONSENSE ALPHABET Book 1
$14.99 (32 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 2 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 5, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 2.
A
A was once an apple-pie,
Pidy,
Widy,
Tidy,
Pidy,
Nice insidy,
Apple-pie!
The book is illustrated by the author, Edward Lear, with funny pictures
and catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear's NONSENSE ALPHABET Book 2
$14.99 (32 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 3 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 5, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 3.
A
A was an ape,
Who stole some white tape,
And tied up his toes
In four beautiful bows.
a!
Funny old Ape!
The book is illustrated by the author, Edward Lear, with funny pictures
and catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear's NONSENSE ALPHABET BOOK 3
$14.99 (32 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 4 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 5, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 4.
D was Papa's white Duck,
Who had a curly tail;
One day it ate a great fat frog,
Besides a leetle snail.
The book is illustrated by the author, Edward Lear, with funny pictures
and catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear's NONSENSE ALPHABET Book 4 $14.99 (32 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 5 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 5, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 5.
The Hasty Higgeldipiggledy Hen,
who went to market
in a Blue Bonnet and Shawl,
and bought a Fish for her Supper.
The book is illustrated by the author, Edward Lear, with funny pictures
and catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear's NONSENSE ALPHABET BOOK 5
$14.99 (32 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 6 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 5, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 6.
A was an Ass,
Who fed upon grass
And sometimes on hay,
Which caused him to bray!
a!
What a good Ass.
The book is illustrated by the author, Edward Lear, with funny pictures
and catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear's NONSENSE ALPHABET BOOK 6
$14.99 (32 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 7 written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 6, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet Book 7.
A was a lovely Apple,
Which was very red and round,
It tumbled off an Apple tree,
And fell upon the ground.
The book is illustrated by the author, Edward Lear, with funny pictures
and catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear's NONSENSE ALPHABET Book 7 $14.99 (32 pages)
Edward Lear's The Owl and The Pussycat by Edward Lear (author)
original illustrations by William Foster
Edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 22, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat.
"The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" is a nonsense poem by Edward Lear, first published in 1870 in the American magazine Our Young Folks and again the following year in Lear's own book Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets.
"The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" is considered by many scholars to be the best nonsense poem ever written.
The term “runcible”, used for the phrase "runcible spoon", was invented for the poem.
It is believed that the cat in the poem was based on Lear's own pet cat, Foss.
This is a reproduction of More Edward Lear's Birds.
Edward Lear was the first major bird artist to draw birds from real live birds at London’s Zoological Gardens, and was known to occasionally enter their cages, so as to get a better look.
Although the Gardens were closed to the public, Lear somehow wrangled an invitation to go inside and sketch.
This book has amazing hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
This collection will expand your imagination and delight your soul.
Ideal for kids 8 years and up.
$14.99 (27 pages)
Edward Lear's Parrots (Illustrated) written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - September 16, 2021
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Parrots (Illustrated).
Edward Lear was the first major bird artist to draw birds from real live birds at London’s Zoological Gardens, and was known to occasionally enter their cages, so as to get a better look.
Although the Gardens were closed to the public, Lear somehow wrangled an invitation to go inside and sketch.
This book has amazing hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
This collection will expand your imagination and delight your soul.
Ideal for kids 8 years and up.
$14.99 (32 pages)
More Edward Lear's Parrots (Illustrated)
written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - September 16, 2021
This is a reproduction of More Edward Lear's Parrots (Illustrated).
Edward Lear was the first major bird artist to draw birds from real live birds at London’s Zoological Gardens, and was known to occasionally enter their cages, so as to get a better look.
Although the Gardens were closed to the public, Lear somehow wrangled an invitation to go inside and sketch.
This book has amazing hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
This collection will expand your imagination and delight your soul.
Ideal for kids 8 years and up.
$14.99 (24 pages)
Edward Lear's Colorful Birds(Illustrated)
written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - September 16, 2021
Edward Lear's Nonsense Botany
by Edward Lear (author and illustrator)
Edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 21, 2020
This is a reproduction of "Edward Lear's Nonsense Botany" which Lear created using his peculiar view of the plant taxonomy with amazing hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
Edward Lear is a nineteenth century poet and artist, who wrote mostly nonsense literature and limericks.
This collection will expand your imagination and delight your soul.
Ideal for kids 8 years and up. Edward Lear's Nonsense Botany
$14.99 (40 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Poetry (Illustrated)
written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - September 16, 2021
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Poetry (Illustrated).
The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat,
They took some honey, and plenty of money,
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
The Owl looked up to the stars above,
And sang to a small guitar,
"O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love,
What a beautiful Pussy you are,
You are,
You are!
What a beautiful Pussy you are!"
Pussy said to the Owl, "You elegant fowl!
How charmingly sweet you sing!
O let us be married! too long we have tarried:
But what shall we do for a ring?:
They sailed away, for a year and a day,
To the land where the Bong-Tree grows
And there in a wood a Piggy-wig stood
With a ring at the end of his nose,
His nose,
His nose,
With a ring at the end of his nose.
"Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling
Your ring?" Said the Piggy, "I will."
So they took it away, and were married next day
By the Turkey who lives on the hill.
They dined on mince, and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon;
And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand,
They danced by the light of the moon,
The moon,
The moon,
They danced by the light of the moon."
This book has absurd hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
Ideal for kids 8 years and up.
More Edward Lear's Nonsense Poetry (Illustrated)
written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - September 16, 2021
This is a reproduction of More Edward Lear's Nonsense Poetry (Illustrated).
The Jumbliesby Edward Lear
They went to sea in a Sieve, they did,
In a Sieve they went to sea:
In spite of all their friends could say,
On a winter's morn, on a stormy day,
In a Sieve they went to sea!
And when the Sieve turned round and round,
And every one cried, "You'll all be drowned!"
They called aloud, "Our Sieve ain't big,
But we don't care a button! we don't care a fig!
In a Sieve we'll go to sea!"
Far and few, far and few,
Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,
And they went to sea in a Sieve.
This book has absurd hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
Ideal for kids 8 years and up.
$14.99 (40 pages)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Stories
written and illustrated by Edward Lear
edited by Dr. Bruess
(paperback) - March 15, 2020
This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Stories.
Edward Lear's Nonsense Stories includes “The Story of the Four Little Children Who Went Round The World" & “The History of the Seven Families of the Lake Pipple-Popple”.
This book has absurd hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
This is a reproduction of Illustrations of Miss Maniac.
Around my brain there is a chain, and o'er my fevered soul
A darkness like that solemn gloom which once through Egypt stole;
Sometimes I feel, but know not why, a fire within me burn,
And visions fierce and terrible, pursue where'er I turn;
Then I forget that earth is earth, and that myself am life,
And nature seems to die away in darkness, hell and strife.
But when my phrenzied fit is o'er, a dreary hour comes on, —
A consciousness of unknown things, — of reason overthrown.
Cold runs my blood from vein to vein — all vacant is mine eye,
And in my ears a sound of death, and dread eternity!
Then one by one my thoughts return, and from my grated cell
I gaze upon the mountain fir, the steep and woody dell;
And as I listen to the stream that dashes far below,
I pine for freedom as a joy I never more can know.
Beyond those far blue hills, I feel, was once my home of bliss,
And there my father's cottage stood, — a roof more blest than this.
...
This book has absurd hand drawn illustrations that Edward Lear drew himself.
$14.99 (48 pages)