Noah An' Jonah An' Cap'n John Smith - Don Marquis - Bog

Noah An������� Jonah An������� Cap�������n John Smith: A Book Of Humorous Verse by Don Marquis is a collection of humorous poems that explores the lives and adventures of three iconic figures from biblical and American history: Noah, Jonah, and Captain John Smith. The poems are written in a light-hearted and entertaining style, with a focus on the absurd and comical aspects of these famous characters. The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of the three figures. The first section follows Noah, the biblical figure who built an ark to save himself and his family from a great flood. The poems in this section explore the challenges and absurdities of building an enormous boat and gathering all the animals of the world. The second section focuses on Jonah, the prophet who was swallowed by a giant fish. The poems in this section poke fun at Jonah's reluctance to fulfill his mission and his eventual journey inside the belly of the fish. The final section is dedicated to Captain John Smith, the English explorer who played a key role in the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia. The poems in this section are a humorous take on Smith's adventures in the New World, including his encounters with Native Americans and his battles against the Spanish.Overall, Noah An������� Jonah An������� Cap�������n John Smith: A Book Of Humorous Verse is a fun and entertaining read for anyone who enjoys humorous poetry and lighthearted takes on history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.