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Yawps and Other Things by
William J. Lampton - 1900
Henry Altemus
published two editions of this book. The title page and size (8 x 5.75)
of both editions are the same. The first edition has a gold gilt top
with silver lettering. It has 192 pages whereas the second edition has
196 pages.
First
Edition
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Second Edition
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Title Page
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William J. Lampton was
a writer who wrote "Yawps" for the New York Sun. Yawps are basically
humorous lengthy poems. Many of his New York Sun "Yawps" also appeared
in this Henry Altemus Company published book.
Colonel Lampton was born in Ohio and began his newspaper career in
Ashland, Kentucky. His career moved him through various newspapers
including the Louisville Courier Journal, Cincinnati Merchant Traveler,
and Detroit Free Press among others. Lampton wrote several other books.
He died suddenly in 1917 at the age of 58.
Colonel Lampton
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This little inscription from the author
was found in a first edition book. It is a "Yawp".
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To ?
Gee Whiz.
What a great thing a Yawp is;
and yet
It will have to get
More goodness to be
Half as great as charity!
Won't it?
Most Sincerely
W.K. Lampton
330 W. 51st St
NYC
Dec. 12th-1901
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