Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the RhymeOriginally published by the author's company in the UK in October 2003, Heavy Words Lightly Thrown captured the world's attention after a burst of publicity in March 2004. The first print run sold out and rights were bought by Granta (UK) and by Gotham Books. Chris Roberts, a librarian at East London University and the proprietor of Foot and Mouth Walking Tours in London, delivers a lighthearted romp through British history, revealing the seamy and quirky stories behind our favorite nursery rhymes. |
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Preface to the US Edition | 11 |
Introduction | 17 |
Little Jack Horner a squatter? | 25 |
Copyright | |
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