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1. History of John Bull
 
2. The life and works of John Arbuthnot,
 
3. THE HISTORY OF JOHN BULL BY JOHN
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4. The Life And Works Of John Arbuthnot,
 
5. John Arbuthnot Mathematician and
 
6. Dr. John Arbuthnot.
 
7. Miscellany of the Wits: Select
 
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8. Dr. John Arbuthnot (Twayne's English
 
9. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Life,
 
10. The Arbuthnot Anthology of Children's
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11. History of John Bull [EasyRead
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12. History of John Bull: [EasyRead
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13. History of John Bull: [EasyRead
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14. History of John Bull [EasyRead
 
15. THE HISTORY OF JOHN BULL.
 
16. Postscript to John Bull, Containing
 
17. Fun With John and Jean-Grade 1-Revision
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18. History of John Bull [EasyRead
 
19. More Friends and Neighbors
 
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20. Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the

1. History of John Bull
by John Arbuthnot
Paperback: 92 Pages (2006-11-03)
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Asin: 140695425X
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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When John first brought out the bills, the surprise of all the family was unexpressible at the prodigious dimensions of them; they would have measured with the best bale of cloth in John's shop. Fees to judges, puny judges, clerks, prothonotaries, philisers, chirographers, under-clerks, proclamators, counsel, witnesses, jurymen, marshals, tipstaffs, criers, porters.Download Description
This is the book which fixed the name and character of John Bull on the English people. Though in one part of the story he is thin and long nosed, as a result of trouble, generally he is suggested to us as «ruddy and plump, with a pair of cheeks like a trumpeter,» an honest tradesman, simple and straightforward, easily cheated; but when he takes his affairs into his own hands, acting with good plain sense, knowing very well what he wants done, and doing it. ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars A fascinating satire
When Lord Strutt suddenly dies, a falsified will makes Philip Baboon the new Lord Strutt. Backing the rival claims of Esquire South, John Bull and Nicholas Frog begin court action against Lewis Baboon, the father of Philip Baboon. Though Humphrey Hocus, a brilliant attorney, wins case after case, the court action drags on interminably. As the court action drags on, Hocus assures Bull that Lewis Baboon is nearly finished and the next case must surely finish him. And worse, having been brought to the edge of bankruptcy, Bull discovers that Frog, et al, are ensuring that Bull pays far more than his fair share. Finally, when Bull decides to put an end to it, he discovers the depth of his fellows' dishonesty.

Now, swap Charles II of Spain for the late Lord Strutt, Philip of Anjou for Philip Baboon, Charles of Austria for Esquire South, the English people for John Bull, the Dutch people for Nicholas Frog, Louis XIV for Lewis Baboon, the Duke of Marlborough for Humphrey Hocus, war for court action, battles for cases, general for attorney [pant, pant, pant], and you have the War of the Spanish Succession! (At least as seen through Tory eyes.)

This series of five pamphlets were published in 1712 as an allegory of the War of the Spanish Succession. They have biting satire in them (Marlborough, and quite a few others are roasted quite thoroughly), and make an enjoyable read. I must state, though, that unlike some satires, these pamphlets will not prove terribly entertaining if you get an edition that does not include a good background, footnotes, and a cast of characters (i.e., it is a so-so story on its own, but a wonderful satire).

It is not necessary to know much about the War, so long as you are interested in the subject, and are willing to periodically flip back to the notes (as was the case with me). I would say that this book is an interesting historical artifact, and an excellent piece of literature. By the way, these pamphlets are the source of the character John Bull. ... Read more


2. The life and works of John Arbuthnot, M.D.,: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians,
by George Atherton Aitken
 Unknown Binding: Pages (1892)

Asin: B0008611SQ
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3. THE HISTORY OF JOHN BULL BY JOHN ARBUTHNOT: CASSELL'S NATIONAL LIBRARY.
 Paperback: Pages (1889)

Asin: B000I5DJQY
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4. The Life And Works Of John Arbuthnot, M.D.
by George A. Aitken
Hardcover: 524 Pages (2007-07-25)
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Asin: 0548208883
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5. John Arbuthnot Mathematician and Satirist
by L.M. Beattie
 Textbook Binding: Pages (1967-01)
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Isbn: 0846209152
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6. Dr. John Arbuthnot.
by Robert C. ARBUTHNOT. STEENSMA
 Hardcover: Pages (1979)

Asin: B000JJFZGQ
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7. Miscellany of the Wits: Select Pieces by William King, John Arbuthnot, and Other Hands
by William King
 Hardcover: Pages (1920)

Asin: B000TM1SG4
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8. Dr. John Arbuthnot (Twayne's English authors series ; TEAS 256)
by Robert C Steensma
 Unknown Binding: 146 Pages (1979)
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Asin: 0805767495
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9. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Life, Works & Discoveries of Martinus Scriblerus: Written in Collaboration by the Members of the Scriblerus Club: John Arbuthnot, ... Parnell, and Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford
 Paperback: 432 Pages (1988-11-17)
list price: US$26.00
Isbn: 0195206487
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10. The Arbuthnot Anthology of Children's Literature
by May Hill Arbuthnot
 Hardcover: Pages (1953)

Asin: B000K1YVD6
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11. History of John Bull [EasyRead Edition]
by John Arbuthnot
Paperback: 160 Pages (2006-11-01)
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The novel is an allegory, presented through animals, regarding the political affairs of its period. ... Read more


12. History of John Bull: [EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition]
by John Arbuthnot
Paperback: 266 Pages (2007-12-12)
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The novel is an allegory, presented through animals, regarding the political affairs of its period. It is a commentary on the state of affairs of the common man and elite. Regarded as an account of history rather than an allegory by the author, the book is a factual record of the England at a time when it was locked in war with its neighbours. ... Read more


13. History of John Bull: [EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition]
by John Arbuthnot
Paperback: 224 Pages (2007-11-28)
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Asin: 1554802814
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The novel is an allegory, presented through animals, regarding the political affairs of its period. It is a commentary on the state of affairs of the common man and elite. Regarded as an account of history rather than an allegory by the author, the book is a factual record of the England at a time when it was locked in war with its neighbours. ... Read more


14. History of John Bull [EasyRead Large Edition]
by John Arbuthnot
Paperback: 256 Pages (2006-11-01)
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The novel is an allegory, presented through animals, regarding the political affairs of its period. ... Read more


15. THE HISTORY OF JOHN BULL.
by John. Arbuthnot
 Hardcover: Pages (1889)

Asin: B000O9KRQ4
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16. Postscript to John Bull, Containing the History of the Crown-Inn
by John, 1667-1735 Arbuthnot
 Hardcover: Pages (1717)

Asin: B000NOQY4Y
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17. Fun With John and Jean-Grade 1-Revision of Dick and Jane
by Rev.John A.,Gray, William S, Artley & Arbuthnot O'Brien
 Hardcover: Pages (1952)

Asin: B000LCDDKG
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18. History of John Bull [EasyRead Comfort Edition]
by John Arbuthnot
Paperback: 192 Pages (2006-11-01)
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Asin: 142503117X
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19. More Friends and Neighbors
by May Hill Arbuthnot John A. O'Brien and Miriam Story Hurford, Keith Ward Eleanor Campbell William S. Gray
 Hardcover: Pages (1947)

Asin: B000R1J9N6
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20. Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the St. Alb-Ns Ghost (1712) a Catalogue of Dr. Arbuthnot's Library (1779) (Publication / Augustan Reprint Society, No. 154)
by Anonymous
 Paperback: Pages (1992-11)
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Asin: 040470154X
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