With 80 illustrations Gridiron Club (Washington, D.C.) creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mother Goose in Gridiron Rhyme: A collection of alphabets, rhymes, tales and…" is a whimsical collection of satirical verse compiled by unknown authors, likely crafted during the early 20th century. This book, rooted in the tradition of nursery rhymes, takes a playful jab at politicians and political events of the time, blending humor with social commentary. It appears to primarily focus on American political figures and issues, capturing the essence of contemporary matters through a nursery rhyme format. The content is a delightful mix of illustrated rhymes, each focusing on notable politicians and political situations, often highlighting their characteristics and public personas. For instance, the alphabet consists of verses dedicated to various figures like Senators and Presidents, each line cleverly playing on their names and reputations. The rhymes include both light-hearted jests and pointed critiques, using familiar nursery rhyme structures to reflect on serious topics such as tariffs and political maneuvering. Overall, the collection succeeds in entertaining while offering readers a comedic lens into the political landscape of its era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-04-11 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: The Gridiron Press, 1911 Alphabet rhymes United States -- History -- Humor United States -- Politics and government -- 1909-1913 Mother Goose -- Parodies, imitations, etc. United States -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons E740 United States: The Gridiron Press, 1911 44031746 https://archive.org/details/mothergooseingri00grid/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67814 https://archive.org/details/mothergooseingri00grid/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67814 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134551.0 67814