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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aCaldecott, Randolph,
_d1846-1886
245 1 4 _aThe Fox Jumps Over the Parson's Gate
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-02
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Fox Jumps Over the Parson's Gate" by Randolph Caldecott is a playful children's picture book created during the late 19th century. This work features a charmingly whimsical narrative that centers on the excitement of a fox hunt, making it a delightful exploration of rural life and its associated traditions. The book combines engaging illustrations with a lighthearted tale, making it accessible and appealing to young readers. The story follows a huntsman who blows his horn, signaling the start of the hunt, as the fox leaps over the parson's gate while the hounds chase after him. Meanwhile, the parson has a pair of lovers to wed, adding a touch of humor and romance to the narrative. Throughout the verses, there is an overarching theme of infatuation with a character named Nancy, underscoring the mix of merriment and the complexities of rural romance. The rhythmic and repetitive structure of the text enhances its musicality, inviting children to join in the fun while savouring Caldecott's enchanting illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNursery rhymes
653 _aPicture books for children
653 _aFox hunting -- Juvenile poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19991
999 _c61294
_d61294