A the AMIABLE
A the Amiable!
Ah! what an amiable party is A,
He holds out his hand in a genial way;
He is hearty and hale,
And he loves a good sail.
What a capital friend on a fine summer’s day!
About This Book
The collection arranges short rhyming vignettes around the alphabet, assigning each letter to a comical everyday character — from the amiable and industrious to the knavish and the zealous zoologist. Each entry pairs a playful poem with character traits and small scenes that gently satirize manners, moods, and social types, often with light, child-friendly humor and illustrative lines. The result is an accessible, whimsical catalog of personality sketches meant for young readers and casual perusal.