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The Works of Peter Pindar [i.e. John Wolcot]

... With a Copious Index. To which is prefixed Some Account of his Life. In Four Volumes

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A President, in butterflies profound,
Of whom all insectmongers sing the praises,
Went on a day to catch this game renown'd,
On vi'lets, dunghills, nettletops and daisies!
But first (so pious is Sir Joseph's nature)
He thus address'd the butterfly's Creator.