An Entertaining story book for little boys and girl's [sic], containing a number of jests, and diverting stories, together with some pleasant jokes for the amusement of children. Adorn'd with cuts.

All titles
  • An Entertaining story book for little boys and girl's [sic], containing a number of jests, and diverting stories, together with some pleasant jokes for the amusement of children. Adorn'd with cuts.
  • Be merry and wise, or The cream of the jests.
People / Organizations
  • N. Coverly ("printed by and for", or "by/for and sold by")
Imprint
Boston: Printed and sold by N. Coverly in Newbury-Street, MDCCLXXIX. [1779] Price five shillings.
Publication year
1779-1779
ESTC No.
W10740
Grub Street ID
319883
Description
[32]p. : ill. ; 16⁰
Note
Running-title: Be merry and wise, or The cream of the jests. For most of the work "or The cream of the jests" appears on the recto, and "Be merry and wise" on the verso of each leaf, causing the running title to read backwards.
Uncontrolled note
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