Devon Collection of Children's Books (Moon)

Name Devon Collection of Children's Books (Moon)
Online Source https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/specialcollections
Description

This collection of children’s books contains about 2,000 items, mainly dating from before 1940. They were built up over a period of time by bequest, donation and purchase and, as such, do not represent any significant individual collection. The titles to 1850 have a detailed listing by the noted children’s book historian Marjorie Moon (1908-1996) which is available to view in the library.

Citation

Devon Collection of Children's Books. Devon Libraries, www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/specialcollections/. 

Titles

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ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
11256 The Stolen Boy. A story, founded on facts. By Mrs. Hofland, author of The Clergyman's Widow; Good Grandmother; Elizabeth; Daughter-in-Law; Merchant's Widow; Young Crusoe; Panorama of Europe; Blind Farmer; Sisters; Barbadoes Girl; Affectionate Brothers; Young Northern Traveller, &c. &c. Hofland , Barbara
 A. K. Newman and Co. (London)
1830
11176 The story without an end. From the German of F.W. Carové, by Sarah Austin; illustrated by William Harvey. Carové , Friedrich Wilhelm
 Effingham Wilson [Royal Exchange] (London)
1834
11254 The Young Cadet; or, Henry Delamere's Voyage to India, his Travels in Hindostan, his Account of the Burmese War, and the Wonders of Elora. By Mrs. Hofland, author of "The Son of a Genius," "The Daughter of a Genius," "Alfred Campbell, the young Pilgrim," "Theodore," &c. &c. Hofland , Barbara
 John Harris [1802-1819, 1824-1843] (London)
1830
4994 The young misses magazine, containing dialogues between a governess and several young ladies of quality her scholars: in which each lady is made to speak according to her particular genius, temper and inclination; their several faults are pointed out, and the easy way to mend them, as well as to think, and speak, and act properly; no less care being taken to form their hearts to goodness, than to enlighten their understandings with useful knowledge. A short and clear abridgment is also given of sacred and profane history, and some lessons in geography. The useful is blended throughout with the agreeable, the whole being interspersed with proper reflections and moral tales. By Madam Le Prince de Beaumont. The fourth edition. Leprince de Beaumont , Jeanne-Marie
 Charles Nourse (London)
1783 The fourth edition.
11233 The Young Northern Traveller; or, The invalid restored. Containing a tour through northern Europe, with historical and biographical anecdotes. By Mrs. Hofland, Author of the Clergyman's Widow; Merchant's Widow; Blind Farmer; Barbadoes Girl; Affectionate Brothers; Sisters; Good Grandmother; Panorama of Europe; Young Crusoe; Daughter-in-law; William and His Uncle Ben; Stolen Boy; Elizabeth and Her Three Beggar Boys; Alicia and Her Aunt, &c. &c. New Edition, with Additions and Alterations. Hofland , Barbara
 A. K. Newman and Co. (London)
1830 New edition, with Additions and Alterations.
11250 Twilight hours improved; or, the visit to Grandmamma. By M.A. Hedge, Author of Affection's Gift, To-Morrow, &c. Second edition. Hedge , Mary Anne
 Baldwin, C. Cradock, and W. Joy (London)
Joseph Harvey and Samuel Darton (London)
Swinborne and Walter (Colchester)
1822 Second edition.
10623 Winter evenings, or, Tales of travellers. By Maria Hack. Hack , Maria
 William Darton, Joseph Harvey, and Samuel Darton (London)
1818
11249 Winter evenings, or, Tales of travellers. By Maria Hack. In four volumes. Vols. I and II. Hack , Maria
 William Darton, Joseph Harvey, and Samuel Darton (London)
1819
13154 Winter evenings, or, Tales of travellers. By Maria Hack. In four volumes. Vols. III and IV. Hack , Maria
 Joseph Harvey and Samuel Darton (London)
1820

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