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Girl's Book of Diversions, or, Occupation for Play Hours
This game and story book, written and compiled by Elisa Leslie, features various activities designated for girls, followed by short tales by several other authors, including Barbara Hofland. The book includes multiple charming illustrations of…
The Lamplighter
Maria Susanna Cummins's best-selling sentimental novel tells the story of an orphan rescued from her abusive guardian by a humble lamplighter, who teaches her Christian values. The text was read by adults and children alike, and gave rise to various…
China and the English; Or, The Character and Manners of the Chinese. As Illustrated in the History of their Intercourse with Foreigners. Written for Abbott's Fireside Series.
A book included in Jacob Abbott's Fireside Series, China and the English gives an account of Marco Polo's expedition, the arrival of Portuguese traders in Guangzhou, the establishment of an English embassy, and attempts to spread Christianity. The…