02238cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500750012526400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650802100041752011710062753400450179865300310184365300190187485600430189325657UtSlPG20260610133605.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aUnknown10aDeborah Dent and Her Donkey and Madam Fig's Gala :bTwo Humorous Tales 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-31  aProduced by Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Deborah Dent and Her Donkey and Madam Fig's Gala" by Unknown is a collection of humorous tales likely composed during the early 19th century. This charming book presents whimsical stories that capture the essence of playful adventures and social gatherings. The topics revolve around amusing characters—a dedicated woman, her beloved donkey, and a lively gala full of village personalities.  The first tale tells of Deborah Dent's affection for her donkey, whom she believes is so special he should teach children. Her dreams of transforming her donkey into an esteemed schoolmaster lead to various humorous exploits, including an attempt to make him shave and take up art. The second story focuses on Madam Fig, a spirited grocer, who throws an extravagant gala for her neighbors. The celebration is filled with music, dance, and comical moments, such as a mishap with a brine tub during a musical performance. Both tales are embellished with colorful engravings, adding visual charm to the already delightful narratives, showcasing the lively spirit of community and humor prevalent in the characters' interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's poetry, English  aNursery rhymes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25657