Pierce�������s Supererogation Or A New Praise Of The Old Ass: And A New Letter Of Notable Contents (1815) is a book written by Gabriel Harvey. The book is a satirical work that praises the virtues of an old, hardworking donkey named Pierce. The author uses Pierce as a symbol of the common man who is often overlooked and undervalued in society. The book is divided into two parts, the first part is a...