2007 December « Some Carolinian

A 16th Century Poem

December 7, 2007 Scott West Leave a comment

On turnyng

Wilt thou vfe turners craft ftill? ye by my trouth.
Much trift and moft furetie in turners craft growth.
Halfe turn or whole turn, where turners be turning,
Turnyng keeps turners from hangyng and burning.

John Heywood, Proverbs and Epigrams, 1562

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Pollster John Zogby Heads to Belfast to Address Global Citizenship in the 21st Century December 1, 2009
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