A classic of 19th-century British literature, this humorous poem follows the adventures of little Johnny Quae Genus as he grows up in the care of the eccentric Doctor Syntax. With lively illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson and witty verse by William Combe, this book will delight readers of all ages.

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