The Merry Tales Of The Wise Men Of Gotham (1840)

By Andrew Boorde and Natalie Graham

The Merry Tales Of The Wise Men Of Gotham is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes that were originally published in 16th-century England. The tales feature the people of Gotham, a fictional village known for its inhabitants' perceived foolishness and eccentricity. The book, published in 1840 by James Orchard Halliwell, contains a total of 32 stories that showcase the wit and humor of the people of Gotham. The stories include hilarious incidents such as the villagers trying to drown an eel in a pond, attempting to build a fence around the entire village, and trying to catch the moon in a well. The book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic English humor and satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104314754
• ISBN13: 9781104314750
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"