The mother's gift: or, A present for all little boys, who wish to be good.

ID 18344
Title The mother's gift: or, A present for all little boys, who wish to be good.
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Signed Author [Anonymous]
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Self-published No
Volumes 1
Pagination 62
Date of Publication 1809
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Imprint Printed by N. Cheever, and sold at his printing-office.
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Location of Printing Hallowell US
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Notes AAS Notes:
Earlier editions of The mother's gift have a dedication signed: Your ever affectionate mother, M.S.C.
"Published and sold by the gross, dozen or single , at N. Cheever's Bookstore, Hallowell, where may also be had, a general assortment of books and stationary."--p. [1] of wrapper.
Another issue (Shaw 18136) has imprint: Hallowell: Printed by N. Cheever, for Ezekiel Goodale. 1809.
Shaw, R.R. American bibliography,
Skillin, G.B. Bibliography of Maine imprints 1785-1820,
Story I. The preference of goodness to riches -- Story II. The contrast between inhumanity and compassion -- Story III. The exaltation of humility, and the abasement of pride -- Story IV. The necessity of correction for idleness and perverseness -- Story V. The good and naughty boy -- Story VI. The fatal effects of mistaken fondness.
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M. S. C.. The mother's gift: or, A present for all little boys, who wish to be good.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 18344, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/18344. Accessed 2025-10-30. 

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