Pop Goes the Weasel by Albert Jack

Pop Goes the Weasel by Albert Jack

Delves into the hidden meanings of the nursery rhymes and songs we all know so well. This book discovers various kinds of strange tales ranging from Viking raids to firewalking and from political rebellion to slaves being smuggled to freedom.

'An irresistible treasure-trove ! The way these gossipy little rhymes give us a snapshot of everyday life in centuries gone by is enchantingYou'll never look at nursery rhymes again in the same way' Daily Mirror 'The history behind nursery rhymes is not only highly specific but often splendidly grim. This book is a reminder of the riches below the surface: characters, jokes, events and stories' The Times

When not engaged in research, Albert Jack lives somewhere between Guildford and Cape Town, where he divides his time between fast living and slow horses, neat vodka and untidy pubs.

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ISBN 13	9781846141447
ISBN 10	1846141443
Title	Pop Goes the Weasel
Author	Albert Jack
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd
Year published	2008-08-28
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.