errandofmercy:noelcollection:Enjoy More Miseries!! Yes, the title of this book is More Miseries!! ad
errandofmercy:noelcollection:Enjoy More Miseries!! Yes, the title of this book is More Miseries!! addressed to the Morbid, the Melancholy, and the Irritable. It was written by Sir Fretful Murmur. The frontispiece shows a most miserable hunting accident and the book is full of anecdotes about annoying or uncomfortable situations. Two examples from page 81 (shown below) are “In the midst of a merry story being suddenly forced to weep by the sudden operation of an excessive portion of patent and potent mustard.” and “A door slowly turning upon a creaking hinge.” These are two miserable life experiences, indeed! Images from: Sir Fretful Murmur’s More Miseries!! addressed to the Morbid, the Melancholy, and the Irritable. printed by W. Clowes… for H. D. Symonds… Mathews and Leigh… Crosby and Co…, 1807. Call Number: PN6173 .M87 1807 Catalog Record: https://bit.ly/2Hu549y@georgiansuggestion -- source link