Om The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Showing How He Went Farther Than He Intended, and Came Safe Home Again
This humorous poem tells the tale of John Gilpin, a hapless tradesman who sets out on a wild journey astride his horse. Along the way, Gilpin encounters a series of mishaps and misadventures before finally returning home. William Cowper's poem is a classic of English literature, and a must-read for fans of comedic verse.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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