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The book of fables and instructive stories : adapted to the capacity of young children
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The book of fables and instructive stories : adapted to the capacity of young children

Date1839
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FormatBook
Notes
By the authoress of "Sebella, " "A tale of Venice, " etc. The engraved dedicatory letter addressed to the author's three nieces is signed by Charlotte Jennings. The frontispiece is engraved by Benjamin Smith after Miss Charlotte Webster.
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    Medium
    Hardcover books
    DimensionsCover size: 14 cm x 11 cm (5 1/2 in. x 4 5/16 in.)
    Language
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131048634851D
      Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=1550871
      The fables of Aesop and others : with instructive applications, adapted to all capacities : and designed to promote religion, morality, and universal benevolenceA new and correct edition /
      The fables of Aesop and others : with instructive applications, adapted to all capacities : and designed to promote religion, morality, and universal benevolenceA new and correct edition /
      Æsop
      1802
      Little Master's miscellany, or, Divine and moral essays in prose and verse : adapted to the capacities and design'd for the improvement of youth of both sexes, containing dialogues ... to which are added select fables, moral songs and useful maxims ...
      Little Master's miscellany, or, Divine and moral essays in prose and verse : adapted to the capacities and design'd for the improvement of youth of both sexes, containing dialogues ... to which are added select fables, moral songs and useful maxims ...
      Stuart, Zachariah, active 1759-1774
      1765
      Anecdotes of a little family : interspersed with fables, stories, and allegories, illustrated with suitable morals for children of different ages, and both sexes : embellished with cuts
      Anecdotes of a little family : interspersed with fables, stories, and allegories, illustrated with suitable morals for children of different ages, and both sexes : embellished with cuts
      Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821
      1789
      The child's first book, or, Key to reading : adapted to the capacities of very young children : intended as an introduction to the Mentorian primer
      The child's first book, or, Key to reading : adapted to the capacities of very young children : intended as an introduction to the Mentorian primer
      G.B. Whittaker
      1825
      Fables ancient and modern : adapted for the use of children from three to eight years of age
      Fables ancient and modern : adapted for the use of children from three to eight years of age
      Godwin, William, 1756-1836
      1805
      Fables ancient and modern : adapted for the use of children from three to eight years of age
      Fables ancient and modern : adapted for the use of children from three to eight years of age
      Godwin, William, 1756-1836
      1805
      Easy and familiar fables in prose and verse : being a few of those fables of Aesop and others, whose morals are clear, and adapted to impress the infant mind with prudence
      Easy and familiar fables in prose and verse : being a few of those fables of Aesop and others, whose morals are clear, and adapted to impress the infant mind with prudence
      Bailey, J.
      1808
      Pleasing and instructive stories for young children
      Pleasing and instructive stories for young children
      Hughs, Mrs. (Mary)
      1821
      Fifty-two fairy tales : wonder stories, legends, visions and fables : from German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Oriental, classical, ancient and modern sources
      Fifty-two fairy tales : wonder stories, legends, visions and fables : from German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Oriental, classical, ancient and modern sources
      Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers)
      1892
      The instructive and entertaining fables of Pilpay, an ancient Indian philosopher
      The instructive and entertaining fables of Pilpay, an ancient Indian philosopher
      Beckington, I.
      1754
      Sixty amusing and instructive fables
      Sixty amusing and instructive fables
      E. Johnson
      1773
      Food for the young : adapted to the mental capacities of children of tender years
      Food for the young : adapted to the mental capacities of children of tender years
      Darton, William, 1781-1854
      1818