Sergeant Bell: And His Raree-Show (1839)

Sergeant Bell: And His Raree-Show is a novel written by George Mogridge and originally published in 1839. The story revolves around the titular character, Sergeant Bell, who is a retired soldier and now runs a traveling show called the Raree-Show. The show features a collection of interesting and unusual objects, including a mermaid, a giant, and a mummy.As Sergeant Bell travels from town to town with his show, he meets a variety of people, including a group of gypsies and a wealthy landowner. Along the way, he also encounters a young girl named Lucy, who becomes his assistant and helps him with the show.Throughout the book, Mogridge explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of following one's dreams. The story is full of adventure and excitement, as well as moments of humor and heartwarming sentiment.Overall, Sergeant Bell: And His Raree-Show is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the world of traveling shows and the people who make them possible.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.