Author: S.R.
Title: [A Manuscript Cumulative Poem] Norlington Cottage. To the Four Nieces at Windermere, this book is dedicated by their Aunt Spin's Affte. Friend.
Description: Printed bound and published [sic] under difficulties at Richmond, Yorkshire, September, 1863 Small 8vo. pp. 16. Illustrated with 6 original cut out and ink drawings and one ink drawing. Bound in half sheep with printed floral boards. A charming manuscript illustrated cumulative poem: This is clever young Spitz The master of wits, Who rules at Norlington Cottage This is old Tom With tail bushy and long> Who growls at young Spitz, The master of wits, Who rules at Norlington Cottage Etc. etc. to: This is Miss Moore Who lives on the shore> The Mistress of Norlington Cottage, Who sits in the chair, Of walnut rare, All carven and fair, By dear Aunt Spin, So slender and slim> Who dotes on old Tom With tail bushy and long> Who growls at young Spitz The Master of wits Who rules at Norlington Cottage.

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