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

Date1810
Names
Alternate Title
  • History of several young ladies, or Mrs. Leicester's school
Format
Notes
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.
Medium
DimensionsCover size: 17.5 cm x 10 cm (6 7/8 in. x 3 15/16 in.)
Extent
  • [4], viii, [9]-180 pages, [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) : 1 illustrations
Language
ProvenanceGift of Ann Alycin and Elliott Hayes; Bequest in memory of John Sullivan Hayes & Jo Ann Elliott Hayes
CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131032413759D
Catalogue Record for Print Bookhttps://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=449274