The New Bristol Guide: A Comic Poem (1847)

By Francis Foster Barham

Book Overview

The New Bristol Guide: A Comic Poem is a book written by Francis Foster Barham and published in 1847. The book takes the form of a humorous poem, which serves as a guide to the city of Bristol in southwest England. The poem is written in a light-hearted and entertaining style, with a focus on the city's history, architecture, and notable landmarks. The author employs a range of comedic devices, including wordplay, satire, and parody, to create a lively and engaging narrative. The book is illustrated with a series of charming and whimsical drawings, which add to the overall sense of fun and whimsy. The New Bristol Guide is a delightful and amusing read, which offers a unique perspective on one of England's most fascinating and historic cities.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: 1120908418
• ISBN13: 9781120908414
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"