The art of amusing : being a collection of graceful arts, merry games, odd tricks, curious puzzles, and new charades : together with suggestions for private theatricals, tableaux, and all sorts of parlor and family amusements (1866)
Bellew, Frank, 1828-1888 · New York : Carleton ; London : S. Low · leaf 150
e more nonsense : Ladies and gentlemen : This elephant was captured and imported into this country by a Bengalofficer, Colonel Gurramuchy, whom I shall havemuch pleasure in introducing to you. You have allheard of Gumming—well, he is coming. Here entered the most extraordinary being wehad ever… … was an equally singular person, who was presentedto us as Captain Dawk, a particular friend of theColonel-s, whose portrait we likewise subjoin.These gentlemen chatted with Nix, and told us oneor two of their hunting adventures—the most extravagant yarns. We have only sjpace for one,which we shall…
Amusements · Tricks
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