The History of John Bull
The History of John Bull

Author: John Arbuthnot

Publisher:

Published: 2006-08-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781406509694

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Collection from the original pamphlets by the Scottish physician and satirist living in London detailing the devlopment of the character 'John Bull', a representation of England or Britain.

John Bull
John Bull

Author: Ramalho Ortigäo

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022077911

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John Bull is a humorous satirical novel that pokes fun at British society in the late 19th century. Portuguese author Ramalho Ortigão paints a colorful picture of a society with rigid social hierarchies and absurdly strict codes of behavior, making us laugh even as we recognize the truths in his observations. 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.

The History of John Bull
The History of John Bull

Author: Henry Morley

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-14

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13:

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I need not tell you of the great quarrels that have happened in our neighbourhood since the death of the late Lord Strutt;* how the parson** and a cunning attorney got him to settle his estate upon his cousin Philip Baboon, to the great disappointment of his cousin Esquire South. Some stick not to say that the parson and the attorney forged a will; for which they were well paid by the family of the Baboons. Let that be as it will, it is matter of fact that the honour and estate have continued ever since in the person of Philip Baboon. * Late King of Spain. ** Cardinal Portocarero.You know that the Lord Strutts have for many years been possessed of a very great landed estate, well conditioned, wooded, watered, with coal, salt, tin, copper, iron, etc., all within themselves; that it has been the misfortune of that family to be the property of their stewards, tradesmen, and inferior servants, which has brought great incumbrances upon them; at the same time, their not abating of their expensive way of living has forced them to mortgage their best manors. It is credibly reported that the butcher's and baker's bill of a Lord Strutt that lived two hundred years ago are not yet paid.When Philip Baboon came first to the possession of the Lord Strutt's estate, his tradesmen, * as is usual upon such occasions, waited upon him to wish him joy and bespeak his custom. The two chief were John Bull, ** the clothier, and Nic. Frog, *** the linendraper. They told him that the Bulls and Frogs had served the Lord Strutts with draperyware for many years; that they were honest and fair dealers; that their bills had never been questioned; that the Lord Strutts lived generously, and never used to dirty their fingers with pen, ink, and counters; that his lordship might depend upon their honesty that they would use him as kindly as they had done his predecessors. The young lord seemed to take all in good part, and dismissed them with a deal of seeming content, assuring them he did not intend to change any of the honourable maxims of his predecessors.

The History of John Bull: For the First Time Faithfully Re-Issued from the Original Pamphlets 1712
The History of John Bull: For the First Time Faithfully Re-Issued from the Original Pamphlets 1712

Author: H. Teerink

Publisher:

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781436676625

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

The History of John Bull
The History of John Bull

Author: Henry Morley

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-14

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13:

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I need not tell you of the great quarrels that have happened in our neighbourhood since the death of the late Lord Strutt;* how the parson** and a cunning attorney got him to settle his estate upon his cousin Philip Baboon, to the great disappointment of his cousin Esquire South. Some stick not to say that the parson and the attorney forged a will; for which they were well paid by the family of the Baboons. Let that be as it will, it is matter of fact that the honour and estate have continued ever since in the person of Philip Baboon. * Late King of Spain. ** Cardinal Portocarero.You know that the Lord Strutts have for many years been possessed of a very great landed estate, well conditioned, wooded, watered, with coal, salt, tin, copper, iron, etc., all within themselves; that it has been the misfortune of that family to be the property of their stewards, tradesmen, and inferior servants, which has brought great incumbrances upon them; at the same time, their not abating of their expensive way of living has forced them to mortgage their best manors. It is credibly reported that the butcher's and baker's bill of a Lord Strutt that lived two hundred years ago are not yet paid.When Philip Baboon came first to the possession of the Lord Strutt's estate, his tradesmen, * as is usual upon such occasions, waited upon him to wish him joy and bespeak his custom. The two chief were John Bull, ** the clothier, and Nic. Frog, *** the linendraper. They told him that the Bulls and Frogs had served the Lord Strutts with draperyware for many years; that they were honest and fair dealers; that their bills had never been questioned; that the Lord Strutts lived generously, and never used to dirty their fingers with pen, ink, and counters; that his lordship might depend upon their honesty that they would use him as kindly as they had done his predecessors. The young lord seemed to take all in good part, and dismissed them with a deal of seeming content, assuring them he did not intend to change any of the honourable maxims of his predecessors.