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Who knew that this simple rhyme would become such a hit?
"Mary Had a Little Lamb" was published on this date in 1830 by Sarah Josepha Hale.
She was said to have based the rhyme on an actual incident: one day, a young girl named Mary Sawyer took a lamb to her school in Sterling, MA.
The poem became instantly popular and Hale went on to write nearly 50 novels and books of poetry. She also became the first female magazine editor, editing Godey's Lady's Book.
Thomas Edison recited "Mary Had a Little Lamb" in testing his new invention, the phonograph, in 1877.
Quote: "'Why does the lamb love Mary so?' the eager children cry; 'Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know,' the teacher did reply." — Sarah Josepha Hale
Who knew that this simple rhyme would become such a hit? "Mary Had a Little Lamb" was published on this date in 1830 by Sarah Josepha Hale. She was said to have based the rhyme on an actual incident: one day, a young girl named Mary Sawyer took a lamb to her school in Sterling, MA. The poem became instantly popular and Hale went on to write nearly 50 novels and books of poetry. She also became the first female magazine editor, editing Godey's Lady's Book. Thomas Edison recited "Mary Had a Little Lamb" in testing his new invention, the phonograph, in 1877.
Quote: "'Why does the lamb love Mary so?' the eager children cry; 'Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know,' the teacher did reply." — Sarah Josepha Hale
What is the history of the nursery rhyme Jack and Jill?
The roots of the story, or poem, of Jack and Jill are in France.
The Jack and Jill referred to are said to be King Louis XVI -- Jack -- who was beheaded (lost his crown), and followed by his Queen Marie Antoinette -- Jill -- (who came tumbling after).
The words and lyrics to the Jack and Jill poem were made more acceptable as a story for children by providing a happy ending!
The actual beheadings occurred during the Reign of Terror in 1793. The first publication date for the lyrics of the Jack and Jill rhyme is 1795, which ties in with the history and origins.
The Jack and Jill poem is also known as Jack and Gill -- the misspelling of Gill is not uncommon in nursery rhymes as they are usually passed from generation to generation by word of mouth.
Richard