A concise history of England, comprised in a set of easy lessons: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children. Brought down to the Peace of Paris. In two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. To which are added, tables of chronology, events, &c.

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Title A concise history of England, comprised in a set of easy lessons: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children. Brought down to the Peace of Paris. In two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. To which are added, tables of chronology, events, &c.
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Signed Author By Mrs. Trimmer.
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Volumes 2
Pagination I 189; II 180
Date of Publication 1818
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Imprint Published by Munroe & Francis, no. 4, Cornhill, and David Francis, no. 90, Newbury-Street.
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Copyright Statement District of Massachusetts, to wit: District Clerk's Office. Be it remembered, That on the first day of September, A. D. 1818, and in the forty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Munroe and Francis, of the said District, have deposited in this office the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit: "Historical Pocket Library: five volumes: Consisting of I. Heathen Mythology. II. Ancient History. III Grecian History. IV. Roman History. V. History of England. The whole forming a new, moral, and comprehensive System of Historical Information, for the Amusement and Instruction of the Young, particularly adapted for the use of Academics, Boarding Schools, and the perusal of all who wish to acquire a knowledge of the above important and interesting subjects." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned:" and also to an Act entitled, "An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned: and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical, and other prints." John W. Davis, Clerk of the District of Massachusetts.
Location of Printing Boston US
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Length (cm) 15
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Notes Vol. I published in 1818, vol. 2 published in 1819.
AAS Notes: Series title (from p. [1]): Historical pocket library: In six volumes. Consisting of I. Heathen mythology. II. Ancient history. III. Grecian history. IV. Roman history. V. and VI. History of England. The whole forming a new, moral, and comprehensive system of historical information for the amusement and instruction of the young, particularly adapted for the use of academies, schools, and the perusal of all who wish to acquire a knowledge of the above important and interesting subjects. Vol. V.
Imprint on series title page varies: Boston: Published by Munroe & Francis, no. 4, Cornhill, (corner of Water-Street;) and David Francis, 90, Newbury-Street, (five doors north of Boylston-Market.) 1818.
Vol. 1 only. Covers English history from the Druids to Henry VIII.
Caption title: English history.
By Mrs. Sarah Trimmer.
Copyright Sept. 1, 1818 by Munroe and Francis.
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Shaw entry 44324 includes all six volumes of the Historical pocket library.
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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Trimmer, Sarah. A concise history of England, comprised in a set of easy lessons: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children. Brought down to the Peace of Paris. In two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. To which are added, tables of chronology, events, &c.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 20247, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/20247. Accessed 2024-12-22. 

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