The story of Joseph and his brethren, set forth in a pleasing and instructive manner; and adapted to the capacities of children. By Joseph Sharpless.

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Title The story of Joseph and his brethren, set forth in a pleasing and instructive manner; and adapted to the capacities of children. By Joseph Sharpless.
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Signed Author By Joseph Sharpless.
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Self-published Yes
Volumes 1
Pagination 119
Date of Publication 1812
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Imprint Published by the author. 1812. Joseph Rakestraw, printer.
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Copyright Statement Copyright July 1, 1812 by Joseph Sharpless.
Location of Printing Frankford US
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Length (cm) 15
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Notes AAS Notes:
Preface, p. [iii]-iv, signed: J.S.
Copyright July 1, 1812 by Joseph Sharpless.
Last page blank.
"Patient Joe; or The Newcastle collier. Frankford, Penn. Published by Joseph Sharpless. 1812."--p. [115]-119, with separate title page. In verse. By Hannah More.
Shaw, R.R. American bibliography,
Shaw, R.R. American bibliography,
Welch, D.A. Bibliography of American children's books printed prior to 1821,
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American Antiquarian Society copy lacks p. 17-18. Inscribed: Henry Willhide, October 9th 1813; Rebecca Willhide was born July 10th 1813, Lavina Willhide was born November twenty fourth 1814, Liddyan Willhide was born July twenty-eight 1817, John Willhide was born March third 1821, Henry Willhide; Mary Miller 1813.
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Sharpless, Joseph, More, Hannah. The story of Joseph and his brethren, set forth in a pleasing and instructive manner; and adapted to the capacities of children. By Joseph Sharpless.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 19598, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/19598. Accessed 2025-10-26. 

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