From the Grenadier to the Beer Shop (via Mickey Mouse and Pussy Cat) February 5, 2014
Author: Beach Combing | in : Contemporary, Modern
***Thanks to Mike L for drawing my attention to this classic series*** In Henry Carey’s Namby Pamby published in 1726 there is the following verse Now he acts the Grenadier, Calling for a Pot of Beer: Where’s his Money? He’s forgot: Get him gone, a Drunken Sot. Now consider, instead, this rhyme collected two hundred […]
