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[William Combe]. The history of Johnny Quĉ Genus, the little foundling of the late Doctor Syntax: a poem, by the author of the three tours. London: Published by R. Ackermann, at the repository of arts, 1822.

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Transcription: The history of Johnny Quae Genus, the little foundling of the late Doctor Syntax: A poem, By the authors of the Three Tours. "What various views of our uncertain state, These playful, unassuming rhymes relate! Anon. London: Published by R. Ackermann, at the Repository of Arts, 101, Strand, London; and to be had of all the booksellers in the United Kingdom. 1822.


At Oxford by Rowlandson

"Quae Genus at Oxford." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
Three men in gowns stand in the middle of a street in Oxford while other figures around them pursue daily life.


reading by Rowlandson

"Quae Genus reading to Sir Jeffrey Gourmond." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
Quae Genus reads to a stout man in a chair sitting opposite him in a richly furnished room.


gives a party by Rowlandson

"Quae Genus gives a grand party." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
In a room with huge pictures on the wall, people play cards, chat while sitting on sofas, and a woman in the right corner plays the piano.


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