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Mrs. Leicester's school, or, The history of several young ladies
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Book cover; brown leather with gold border

Mrs. Leicester's school, or, The history of several young ladies

Date1814
Alternate Title
  • Mrs. Leicester's school
  • History of several young ladies
Format
Notes
First published in 1809. Frontispiece signed by W. Hopwood del. and J. Hopwood sculp. The stories "Mary Howe", "Susan Yates" and "Arabella Hardy" were written by Charles Lamb, the rest by Mary Lamb. The witch aunt: The narrator explains how she once supposed her aunt to be a witch. Contains: Elizabeth Villiers: or, The sailor uncle -- Louisa Manners: The farm-house -- Ann Withers: The changeling -- Elinor Forester: The father's wedding-day -- Margaret Green: The young Mahometan -- Emily Barton: Visit to the cousins -- Maria Howe: The witch aunt -- Charlotte Wilmot: The Merchant's daughter -- Susan Yates: First going to church -- Arabella Hardy: The sea voyage.
DimensionsCover size: 18 cm x 10 cm (7 1/16 in. x 3 15/16 in.)
Extent
  • [4], viii, [9]-176 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates (frontispiece) : 1 illustrations
Language
ProvenanceGift of Edgar Osborne in memory of Mabel Osborne.
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131048634380D