Mrs. Trimmer [Sarah Trimmer] — Sacred History Selected from the Scriptures , with Annotations and Reflections

London, T. Longman, G. G. and J. Robinson, 1796 . Leather. Five volumes of the third edition of eighteenth century educator Mrs. Trimmer's work of high church Anglican moral guidance. Lacking one volume. Five volumes only of the very scarce six volume third edition of Sarah Trimmer's religious work. Very scarce in all eighteenth century editions. Lacking volume V.Trimmer's 'Sacred History' was first published between 1782 and 1785, based upon her education of her own sons. Trimmer soon became aware of the need for interesting, moral and religious texts for her children and therefore created her own.Trimmer's works were dedicated to maintaining the social and political status quo. As a high church Anglican, she was intent on promoting the Church of England and on teaching the young and the poor the doctrines of Christianity. Her writings outlined the benefits of social hierarchy, and argued that class structure was dictated by God.ESTC reference number T123205 In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Light rubbing to spines. Head of rear joint and tail of front joint of volume I starting, alongside head of rear joint of volume II, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, but otherwise clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .