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Bill Nye and Boomerang or The Tale of a Meek Eyed Mule and Other Literary Gems

Bill Nye and Boomerang or The Tale of a Meek Eyed Mule and Other Literary Gems

Bill Nye

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781417903467
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''Bill Nye and Boomerang or The Tale of a Meek Eyed Mule and Other Literary Gems'' is a collection of humorous essays and stories written by American humorist Bill Nye. The book includes a variety of topics, from the amusing tale of a meek-eyed mule to witty observations on everyday life. Nye’s writing style is characterized by his use of satire and clever wordplay, making his stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for fans of American humor and anyone looking for a good laugh.1899. The humorous collection of verse is dedicated to the author�������s mule Boomerang. It reads: Whose bright smile haunts me still, and whose low, mellow notes are ever sounding in my ears, to whom I owe all that I am as a great man, and whose presence has inspired me ever and anon throughout the years that are gone, this volume, this coronet of sparkling literary gems as it were, this wreath of fragrant forget-me-nots and meek-eyed johnny-jump-ups, with all its wealth of rare tropical blossoms and high-priced exotics, is cheerfully and even hilariously dedicated. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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