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The surprising and singular adventures of a hen : as related by herself to her family of chickens.
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book cover with an illustration of a hen and a boy holding a chicken cage. 

The surprising and singular adventures of a hen : as related by herself to her family of chickens.

Date1815
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Alternate Title
  • Arliss' juvenile library
  • Adventures of a hen
  • The surprising and singular adventures of a hen : as related by herself to her family of chickens.
FormatBook
Notes
"Embellished with neat appropriate engravings."--upper board. Cover and running titles: Adventures of a hen. Issued in printed boards. Publishers' advertisements on [1] page at end. The adventures of a hen is followed from pages 55 to 71 by three short articles or anecdotes: Pity; Prince Arthur and Hubert; and The drunkard. Adventures of a hen -- Pity -- Prince Arthur and Hubert -- The drunkard.
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    DimensionsCover size: 14.1 cm x 9 cm (5 9/16 in. x 3 9/16 in.)
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      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession Number37131048605596D
      Symphony Cat-key2206399
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