Douglas William Jerrold (1895) Wit and Opinion of Douglas Jerrold
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Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask him the number of steps.
— Douglas William Jerrold on Fact
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About Douglas William Jerrold
Douglas William Jerrold (January 3, 1803 – June 8, 1857) was an English dramatist and writer.
About Douglas William Jerrold
Douglas William Jerrold (January 3, 1803 – June 8, 1857) was an English dramatist and writer.
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