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The mother's fables, in verse : designed, through the medium of amusement, to convey to the minds of children some useful precepts of virtue and benevolence
The mother's fables, in verse : designed, through the medium of amusement, to convey to the minds of children some useful precepts of virtue and benevolence
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The mother's fables, in verse : designed, through the medium of amusement, to convey to the minds of children some useful precepts of virtue and benevolence

Date1824
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The mother's fables, in verse : designed, through the medium of amusement, to convey to the minds of children some useful precepts of virtue and benevolence. Includes poems with illustrations: ''The conceited young owl''--p. 55; ''The owl and other birds''--p. 93. Publisher's ads. on [4] p. at end.
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ProvenanceGift of Christina Duff Stewart
CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131053594990D
The mother's fables, in verse : designed, through the medium of amusement, to convey to the minds of children some useful precepts of virtue and benevolence
The mother's fables, in verse : designed, through the medium of amusement, to convey to the minds of children some useful precepts of virtue and benevolence
Darton, Harvey &Darton (London, England)
1818
School dialogues for boys : being an attempt to convey instruction insensibly to their tender minds, and instill the love of virtue [1783] V.1
School dialogues for boys : being an attempt to convey instruction insensibly to their tender minds, and instill the love of virtue [1783] V.1
Lovechild, Mrs., 1743-1813
Approximately 1783
School dialogues for boys : being an attempt to convey instruction insensibly to their tender minds, and instill the love of virtue [1783] V.2
School dialogues for boys : being an attempt to convey instruction insensibly to their tender minds, and instill the love of virtue [1783] V.2
Lovechild, Mrs., 1743-1813
Approximately 1783
The moral instructor, or, A collection of sentences, from the best authors, disposed in easy lessons for children : designed to make reading as pleasant and easy as possible, and at the same time, to convey some useful knowledge to tender minds, as a preservative against vice and folly, and an incentive to virtue
The moral instructor, or, A collection of sentences, from the best authors, disposed in easy lessons for children : designed to make reading as pleasant and easy as possible, and at the same time, to convey some useful knowledge to tender minds, as a preservative against vice and folly, and an incentive to virtue
Hellaby, J.
1805
The new children's friend, or, Pleasing incitements to wisdom and virtue : conveyed through the medium of anecdote, tale, & adventure
The new children's friend, or, Pleasing incitements to wisdom and virtue : conveyed through the medium of anecdote, tale, & adventure
J. Harris
1810
The amusing instructor, or, Tales and fables in prose and verse, for the improvement of youth : with useful and pleasing remarks on different branches of science ... : adorned with cuts
The amusing instructor, or, Tales and fables in prose and verse, for the improvement of youth : with useful and pleasing remarks on different branches of science ... : adorned with cuts
F. Newbery
1777
Instructive lessons : conveyed to the youthful mind through the medium of tale and dialogue
Instructive lessons : conveyed to the youthful mind through the medium of tale and dialogue
Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821
1800
The mother's primer, or, First book for children : containing the first principles of English learning, in a series of easy lessons, tales, and fables : to which is added, a selection of prayers, graces, and hymns, calculated to convey to youthful minds the elements of useful knowledge
The mother's primer, or, First book for children : containing the first principles of English learning, in a series of easy lessons, tales, and fables : to which is added, a selection of prayers, graces, and hymns, calculated to convey to youthful minds the elements of useful knowledge
Abbot, A.
1825
The calendar, or, Monthly recreations : chiefly consisting of dialogues between an aunt and her nieces : designed to inspire the juvenile mind with a love of virtue, and of the study of nature
The calendar, or, Monthly recreations : chiefly consisting of dialogues between an aunt and her nieces : designed to inspire the juvenile mind with a love of virtue, and of the study of nature
Pilkington, Mrs. (Mary), 1766-1839
1807
The two farmers : an exemplary tale : designed to recommend the practice of benevolence towards mankind, and all other living creatures : and the religious observance of the Sabbath-day
The two farmers : an exemplary tale : designed to recommend the practice of benevolence towards mankind, and all other living creatures : and the religious observance of the Sabbath-day
Trimmer, Mrs. (Sarah), 1741-1810
1821
Book cover; green
The book of fables and instructive stories : adapted to the capacity of young children
Hooper, H. (Henry), -1843
1839
Anecdotes of a little family : interspersed with fables, stories, and allegories, illustrated with suitable morals for children of different ages, and both sexes : embellished with cuts
Anecdotes of a little family : interspersed with fables, stories, and allegories, illustrated with suitable morals for children of different ages, and both sexes : embellished with cuts
Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821
1789