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Scottish chapbook literature (1903)

Harvey, William, 1874-1936 · Paisley : A. Gardner · leaf 120

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similar adjuncts ofParnassus, all sorts and conditions of verse were admitted toits pages. The choicest lyrics of Burns and Tannahill, LadyNairne and Susanna Blamire are found in company withdoggerel stanzas by the veriest tyro in rhyme ; and versesdealing with local events of momentary importance… … The Trial of Sir John Barleycorn—from The Whole Trial and In-dictment of Sir John Barleycorn, Knt., A Person 0/ noble Birthand Extraction and well known by Rich and Poor throughoutthe Kingdom of Great Britain; Being accused of several Misde-meanours, by him committed against His Majestys Liege…

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