Historical Mother Goose: A Jingle Book Of Facts Told In Nonsense Rhymes is a children's book written by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The book features a collection of nursery rhymes that are based on historical events and figures. The rhymes are written in a playful and humorous style, which makes the book an entertaining read for children of all ages. Each rhyme is accompanied by illustrations that help bring the story to life. The book is a great way for children to learn about history in a fun and engaging way. It is recommended ...
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Historical Mother Goose: A Jingle Book Of Facts Told In Nonsense Rhymes is a children's book written by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The book features a collection of nursery rhymes that are based on historical events and figures. The rhymes are written in a playful and humorous style, which makes the book an entertaining read for children of all ages. Each rhyme is accompanied by illustrations that help bring the story to life. The book is a great way for children to learn about history in a fun and engaging way. It is recommended for parents and teachers who want to introduce children to the world of history and culture. Overall, Historical Mother Goose is a delightful book that combines education and entertainment in a unique and creative way.This very uncommon and rare book includes catchy airs with lyrics about the Boston Tea Party, the Declaration of Independence, Christopher Columbus, the Civil War, and other people and events related to American history. It is the experience of every child, that nonsense rhymes and Mother Goose jingles remain in the memory, whereas historical dates fly away as soon as the book is closed. The idea suggested itself, of wedding Father History with Mother Goose, and thus keeping Nonsense and Facts in one family. 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.
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Every President's Day I remember this: "....Feb. 22, 1732, Little Georgie Washington first said "boo hoo, hoo hoo", [chorus of rock baby].......In Westmoreland County in the Old Virginia State, there was born this hero who became so good and great [chorus]...." The juxtaposition of facts such as dates with silly phrases like 'boo hoo hoo hoo" or "rock, baby" makes U.S. history fun. Haven't seen this book for over 20 years, but still remember the musical birth and death dates of Washington and Lincoln, how silly it was of Miles Standish to send another man to woo Priscilla, the sea battle which sent "Serapis under" etc.... Very catchy tunes to use with young children, which bring history alive. Easy for a classroom teacher or parent to play on the piano, written by an American composer, and illustrated by another American famous in children's books.The original Schirmer publication containing the piano score has linen hinges and stays open on a piano desk. If the original copies are battered a bit, it's because of years of use on a piano desk or thumbing by sticky fingers.
