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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""The Life of John Gilpin"" is a satirical poem written by William Cowper and published in 1785. The poem tells the story of a man named John Gilpin, who sets out on a journey to a distant town on horseback. However, things quickly go awry as his horse becomes uncontrollable... Read Full Overview

The Life of John Gilpin is a book written by William Cowper in 1785. It is a humorous poem that tells the story of a man named John Gilpin and his misadventures on a journey to the Bell Inn in Edmonton. The poem is based on a real-life incident that occurred in the 18th century... Read Full Overview