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Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme

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Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme
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A history of the origins and meanings behind everyday nursery rhymes reveals the popular sport behind "Jack be Nimble," Humpty Dumpty's identity as a cannon mounted on the walls of a Colchester church, and "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary's" ties to the promiscuous court of Mary Queen of Scots. 50,000 first printing.
Country USA
Brand Gotham Books
Manufacturer Gotham
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2005-08-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781592401307

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