The Life Of John Gilpin: Taken From Divers Manuscripts In The Possession Of The Family (1785)

by William Cowper

Book Overview

The Life of John Gilpin is a book written by William Cowper in 1785. It is a humorous poem that tells the story of a man named John Gilpin and his misadventures on a journey to the Bell Inn in Edmonton. The poem is based on a real-life incident that occurred in the 18th century. The book is a collection of various manuscripts that were in the possession of the Gilpin family, which Cowper used to create the poem. The Life of John Gilpin is widely regarded...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165767384
• ISBN13: 9781165767380
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"