The Entertaining History of Jobson & Nell

"The Entertaining History of Jobson & Nell" by Anonymous is a funny story for kids from the early 1800s. It uses fun rhymes and pictures to tell about the silly adventures of Jobson, who fixes shoes, and his friend Nell, showing their funny life and problems. The story shows Jobson, a shoemaker who likes to joke around and drink whiskey, getting into trouble. One time, the town priest asks him to fix shoes but Jobson would rather have fun which makes Nell and others angry. Jobson even steals some roast beef from the priest, which starts a funny chase. In the end, Jobson and the priest share food and forgive each other in this playful narrative. This light-hearted tale teaches moral lessons with humor, making it a delightful story for children.