The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Shewing How He Went Further Than He Intended, and Came Safe Home Again - Primary Source Edition | TheBookSeekers

The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Shewing How He Went Further Than He Intended, and Came Safe Home Again - Primary Source Edition


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No. of pages 52

Published: 2013

Great for age 7-10 years

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"The Diverting History of John Gilpin" tells the whimsical tale of a cheerful London merchant named John Gilpin, who embarks on an unexpected adventure when his wife, Katie, prepares a special treat for him. Excitedly making his way to the local inn, he hops on his horse, but things quickly spiral out of control. The horse, unaccustomed to Gilpin's gentle command, takes off at a gallop, leading him on a wild chase through town. Along the way, he causes a ruckus, encountering various townspeople and ultimately discovering that sometimes the journey can lead to unexpected joy, even if it's more than he bargained for. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

There are 52 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Nabu Press .