In similar strain of exquisite humor are the adaptations of the Whichers, American examples of spirit and skill not second to that of Thackeray:
MY SABINE FARM
LAUDABUNT ALII
Some people talk about "Noo Yo'k";
Of Cleveland many ne'er have done;
They sing galore of Baltimore,
Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington.
Others unasked their wit have tasked
To sound unending praise of Boston—
Of bean-vines found for miles around