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"Goops and How to be Them" is a classic children's book first published in 1900 by Gelett Burgess as "a manual of manners for polite infants inculcating many juvenile virtues both by precept and example with ninety drawings."The book is full of good advice for the young reader on topics as diverse as table manners, bed time, politeness, and patience. It's also clearly a product of the early 20th century with some instruction no longer current (or even appropriate!). Still, its good humor, witty poems, and whimsical illustrations make the book a timeless classic for children and adults alike.- 90 illustrated pages- 40 rhyming poems- Set on a supple paper background for an authentic feelThis Kindle version of "Goops and How to be Them" has been carefully designed by hand from scans from the original book and set against a paper background to simulate the original as much as possible.Topics include:- Table Manners - 1- Table Manners - 2- Cleanliness- Neatness- Generosity- Consideration- Miss Manners- Borrowing- Memory- Books- Honesty- "Why?"- Bed-Time- Modesty- Disfiguration- Bravery- Tidiness- Patience- Fortitude- George Adolphus- Politeness- Gentleness- Hospitality- Pets- Remember!- Curiosity- Willy- Clothes- Helpfulness- Quietness- Order- Teasing- Interruption- Cry-Baby- Caution- Tardiness- Obedience- Church Headaches- Perseverance- Doll-Time- Combing and Curling- Cheerfulness

The Goops they lick their fingers,/And the Goops they lick their knives, /They spill their broth on the tablecloth -/Oh, they lead disgusting lives! The rhymes and drawings in this hilarious introduction to manners for children still amuse and educate 100 years later, providing lessons valuable today and shedding light on turn-of-the-century American mores.

The Goops books, originally published between 1900 and 1950, were created by the artist, art critic, poet, author and humorist Gelett Burgess. The characters debuted, conceptually, in the illustrations of Burgess' publication The Lark, in the late 19th century. The Goops also appeared in panels in the popular monthly children's publication St. Nicholas, as early as 1898. The Goops series is among his most famous works.

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The Goops and How to Be Them created by the artist, poet, art critic, author, and humorist Gelett Burgess. The originals debuted, conceptually, in the pictures of Burgess' publication The Lark. The Directory also appeared in panels in the traditional monthly children's magazine St. Nicholas. The Goop Directory is one of his most famous works. The Goops, they lick their fingers, They spill their broth on the tablecloth, They lead disgusting lives! The Goops, they lick their knives; The Goop Directory has become the quintessential series on training children in the importance of polite behavior and manners. When you are playing with girls, you must not pull their lovely curls; if you are considerate when you play, you will be glad you did some time! Though widely distributed during the height of Burgess' fashionableness, some of the manners and has become difficult to find.

Excerpt from Goops and How to Be Them: A Manual of Manners for Polite Infants Inculcating Many Juvenile Virtues Both by Precept and Examples, With Ninety DrawingsThough their Forms are fashioned ill, They have Manners stranger still; For in Rudeness they're Precocious, They 'te Atrocious, they're Ferocious! Yet you'll learn, if you are Bright, Politeness from the Impolite.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Goops and How to Be Them: A Manual of Manners for Polite Infants Inculcating Many Juvenile Virtues Both by Precept and Examples, With Ninety DrawingsThough their Forms are fashioned ill, They have Manners stranger still; For in Rudeness they're Precocious, They 'te Atrocious, they're Ferocious! Yet you'll learn, if you are Bright, Politeness from the Impolite.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1900]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - english, Pages 101. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.}