The Purple Cow! (1899)

The Purple Cow! is a collection of humorous poems and illustrations by American publisher and humorist William Doxey. Originally published in 1899, the book features a whimsical purple cow as its central character, who appears in various absurd situations and scenarios throughout the poems. The verses are written in a light-hearted and playful tone, often featuring puns and wordplay. The illustrations are equally whimsical, depicting the purple cow in various poses and settings, from riding a bicycle to playing a musical instrument. The book is a charming and amusing example of early 20th-century humor and is sure to delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.