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The Rotchfords, or, The friendly counsellor : designed for the instruction and amusement of the youth of both sexes
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The Rotchfords, or, The friendly counsellor : designed for the instruction and amusement of the youth of both sexes

Date1786
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FormatBook
Notes
Publisher's advertisements on [4] page at end of text. The "Advertisement" states that the book's "principal design is to inculcate the benevolent religion of Christianity, and teach the youthful heart to reflect upon the importance of each word and action".
Subject
    GeographyCountryEngland
    Medium
    Hardcover books
    DimensionsCover size: 16 cm x 10 cm (6 5/16 in. x 3 15/16 in.)
    Language
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131039928411D
      Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=1894052
      Juvenile pieces : designed for the instruction and entertainment of the youth of both sexes : to which is now prefixed, An essay on the education of youth : pointing out those branches of knowledge most useful in the present state of society, and enumerating publications under each branch of knowledge conducive to mental improvement
      Juvenile pieces : designed for the instruction and entertainment of the youth of both sexes : to which is now prefixed, An essay on the education of youth : pointing out those branches of knowledge most useful in the present state of society, and enumerating publications under each branch of knowledge conducive to mental improvement
      B. Crosby and Co.
      1804
      Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
      Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
      Adams, John, 1750?-1814
      1789
      The Catholic school book, containing easy and familiar lessons for the instruction of youth of both sexes in the English language and the paths of tru(...)
      The Catholic school book, containing easy and familiar lessons for the instruction of youth of both sexes in the English language and the paths of tru(...)
      N. Mower
      1817
      Juvenile correspondence, or, Letters designed as examples of the epistolary style : for children of both sexes
      Juvenile correspondence, or, Letters designed as examples of the epistolary style : for children of both sexes
      Aikin, Lucy, 1781-1864
      1811
      The Christian drummer : a true and interesting story : particularly recommended to the army and navy, and youth of both sexes
      The Christian drummer : a true and interesting story : particularly recommended to the army and navy, and youth of both sexes
      F. Collins
      1814
      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
      The parent's offering, or, Interesting tales for youth of both sexes
      The parent's offering, or, Interesting tales for youth of both sexes
      Baldwin & Cradock
      1829
      Pretty presents for youth of both sexes
      Pretty presents for youth of both sexes
      Bryant, M.
      1820
      The young truants : an interesting and instructive lesson for the youth of both sexes
      The young truants : an interesting and instructive lesson for the youth of both sexes
      A.K. Newman & Co.
      1818
      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 duty of kindness to animals : a selection of interesting anecdotes interspersed with religious and moral precepts in prose and verse : for the use of schools, and young persons of both sexes
      The duty of kindness to animals : a selection of interesting anecdotes interspersed with religious and moral precepts in prose and verse : for the use of schools, and young persons of both sexes
      Hatchard and Co.
      1853
      There is anger in both sexes, says Dr. Saul Levine, left, but men and women respond to it differently.
      There is anger in both sexes, says Dr. Saul Levine, left, but men and women respond to it differently.
      Dunlop, Alan
      10/14/1984