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The little deserter, or, Holiday sports : an amusing tale, dedicated to all good boys
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The little deserter, or, Holiday sports : an amusing tale, dedicated to all good boys

DateApproximately 1825
FormatBook
Notes
Summary: Four boys play at being soldiers, but Julius grows weary and deserts. After his capture, he is court-martialled and pays the penalty of death. "'Ha!ha more... "Embellished with fifteen beautiful engravings" from the title-page The plates are including in the paging. Undated. The inscription on the flyleaf is dated 1826.
DimensionsCover size: 15 cm x 8.5 cm (5 7/8 in. x 3 3/8 in.)
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131048635494D
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