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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

Date1809
Alternate Title
  • History of several young ladies
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 verso of p. 179 bears a publisher's advertisement for Tales from Shakespear in the 2 vol. ed. and in singles numbers. The witch aunt: The narrator explains how she once supposed her aunt to be a witch. Contains The sailor uncle -- The farm-house -- The changeling -- The father's wedding-day -- The young Mahometan -- Visit to the cousins -- The witch aunt -- The Merchant's daughter -- First going to church -- The sea voyage.
DimensionsCover size: 16.5 cm x 10.5 cm (6 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in.)
Extent
  • [4], viii, [9]-179, [1] pages, [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) : 1 illustrations
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131039926852D