No More Learning

EDWARD LEAR.

VILLA EMILY, SAN REMO,
August, 1871.

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NONSENSE BOTANY.


[Illustration: Barkia Howlaloudia. ]

[Illustration: Enkoopia Chickabiddia. ]

[Illustration: Jinglia Tinkettlia. ]

[Illustration: Nasticreechia Krorluppia. ]

[Illustration: Arthbroomia Rigida. ]

[Illustration: Sophtsluggia Glutinosa. ]

[Illustration: Minspysia Deliciosa. ]

[Illustration: Shoebootia Utilis. ]

[Illustration: Stunnia Dinnerbellia. ]

[Illustration: Tickia Orologica. ]

[Illustration: Washtubbia Circularis. ]

[Illustration: Tigerlillia Terribilis.
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ONE HUNDRED NONSENSE PICTURES AND RHYMES.


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There was a young person of Bantry,
Who frequently slept in the pantry;
When disturbed by the mice, she appeased them with rice,
That judicious young person of Bantry.

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There was an Old Man at a Junction,
Whose feelings were wrung with compunction
When they said, "The Train's gone! " he exclaimed, "How forlorn! "
But remained on the rails of the Junction.

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There was an old person of Minety,
Who purchased five hundred and ninety
Large apples and pears, which he threw unawares
At the heads of the people of Minety.

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There was an old man of Thermopylae,
Who never did anything properly;
But they said, "If you choose to boil eggs in your shoes,
You shall never remain in Thermopylae. "

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There was an old person of Deal,
Who in walking used only his heel;
When they said, "Tell us why? " he made no reply,
That mysterious old person of Deal.

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There was an old man on the Humber,
Who dined on a cake of Burnt Umber;
When he said, "It's enough! " they only said, "Stuff!
You amazing old man on the Humber! "

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There was an old man in a barge,
Whose nose was exceedingly large;
But in fishing by night, it supported a light,
Which helped that old man in a barge.

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There was an old man of Dunrose;
A parrot seized hold of his nose.
When he grew melancholy, they said, "His name's Polly,"
Which soothed that old man of Dunrose.

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There was an old man of Toulouse
Who purchased a new pair of shoes;
When they asked, "Are they pleasant?