02545cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000490012624500270017526400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850503180041950801990073752010830093653400450201965300140206465300240207870000330210285600430213599900170217839626UtSlPG20260610133916.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05029559  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aNesbit, Wilbur D.q(Wilbur Dick),d1871-192713aAn Alphabet of History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-05-050 aAlexander the Great -- Brutus -- Christopher Columbus -- Diogenes -- Euripides -- Franklin -- Galilei Galileo -- Hippocrates -- Iago -- Jonson -- Kidd -- Lucullus -- Methuselah -- Newton -- Omar -- Pepys -- Quintilian -- Raleigh -- Shakspeare -- Tell -- Ulysses -- Villon -- Watt -- Xantippe -- Yvetot -- Zenobia.  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)  a"An Alphabet of History" by Wilbur D. Nesbit is a collection of whimsical poems that takes a light-hearted approach to historical figures and events, likely written in the early 20th century. Each poem explores a different character from history, using humor and rhyme to present their stories in an engaging way. The book serves as a playful exploration of well-known historical figures, making history accessible and entertaining to readers of all ages.  Throughout the book, Nesbit employs a unique blend of clever verse and illustrations that complement the narratives, ranging from Alexander the Great to Charles Dickens. Each poem encapsulates interesting anecdotes and notable accomplishments, while often poking fun at the quirks and flaws of the characters. For instance, the poem on Diogenes humorously highlights his search for an honest man, while the piece on Columbus reflects on his journey and fame. Overall, "An Alphabet of History" combines education and entertainment, making history both memorable and enjoyable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAlphabets  aBiographical poetry1 aYoung, Ellsworth,d1866-195240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39626  c80465d80465