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Story of the Little Miss
Muffet Rhyme
Little Miss Muffet was a
small girl whose name was
Patience Muffet. Her
stepfather, Dr. Muffet
(1553-1604) was a famous
entomologist who wrote the
first scientific catalogue
of British Insects. Whilst
eating her breakfast of
curds and whey Little Miss
Muffet was frightened by one
of his spiders and ran away!
This particular Nursery
Rhyme of Little Miss Muffet
reputedly dates back to the
late 16th century as
indicated by the birth date
of Dr Muffet! Unlikely story
about Patience Muffet! |
