— Tales and Adventures for the Young

Edinburgh, Thomas Laurie , c1869. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this charming book of tales for children. A very scarce copy held institutionally by the Cambridge University Libraries only. Dated from Jisc c1869. By the author of Home and its Duties, being Thomas Laurie's daughter, who also edited the women's magazine She. Comprising sixteen tales for children. With titles such as 'The First Ice in India,' 'A Scene of Indian Warfare,' ' A Sister's Love,' and many others. Illustrated with an illustrated titled page.  In the original publisher's illustrated wraps. Externally very smart with slight shelf wear and minor handling marks to the front and rear wrap. The spine is creased vertically, as usual. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with only a minor faint handling mark to the contents page. With an illustrated title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .