Delight in a playful slice of historical humor, packed with short tales and witty verse.
This edition gathers a lively mix of old prosaic chap-book scenes, from tavern yarns and clever tricks to lighthearted verse. Readers will encounter cheeky misadventures, rustic humor, and brief, entertaining episodes that reflect a bygone style of storytelling.
- Comic episodes featuring Poor Robin the Merry Saddler of Walden
- The Comical History of the Courtier and the Tinker, full of pranks and surprises
- Short tales, songs, and humorous snippets that tease social quirks of the era
- Light verse, fables, and a dash of playful satire from an earlier century
Ideal for fans of whimsical, historical humor and quick, self-contained reads.