jan 1, 1785 - John Gilpin
Description:
In short, the ‘Diverting History of John Gilpin’ is a comic ballad by William Cowper written in 1782. The ballad concerns a draper, John Gilpin, who rides a runaway horse and who, eventually, arrives home safely.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1785
Now
~ 240 years ago