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The welcome visitor, or, The good uncle : being a collection of original stories, containing several well-authenticated anecdotes, displaying striking traits of virtue and heroism in early life.
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The welcome visitor, or, The good uncle : being a collection of original stories, containing several well-authenticated anecdotes, displaying striking traits of virtue and heroism in early life.

Date1824
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FormatBook
Notes
Copy 1: imperfect copy: frontispiece is wanting. First published in 1821.
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    Medium
    Hardcover books
    DimensionsCover size: 14.6 cm x 9.4 cm (5 3/4 in. x 3 11/16 in.)
    Language
      ProvenanceGift of Beth Budd Bentley.
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131048630248D
      Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=1494595
      News from the invisible world, or, Interesting anecdotes of the dead, containing a particular survey of the most remarkable and well authenticated acc(...)
      News from the invisible world, or, Interesting anecdotes of the dead, containing a particular survey of the most remarkable and well authenticated acc(...)
      J. Nicholson
      1840
      Pleasant stories, or, The histories of Ben the sailor and Ned the soldier : containing numerous entertaining and interesting anecdotes and adventures of real life, vouched as genuine and authentic
      Pleasant stories, or, The histories of Ben the sailor and Ned the soldier : containing numerous entertaining and interesting anecdotes and adventures of real life, vouched as genuine and authentic
      Dean & Munday
      1818
      Minor morals : interspersed with sketches of natural history, historical anecdotes, and original stories, volume 2
      Minor morals : interspersed with sketches of natural history, historical anecdotes, and original stories, volume 2
      Smith, Charlotte, 1749-1806
      1798
      The boys' school, or, Traits of character in early life : a moral tale
      The boys' school, or, Traits of character in early life : a moral tale
      Sandham, Elizabeth
      1820
      The holiday present : containing anecdotes of Mr. and Mrs. Jennet and their little family; Master George, Master Charles, Master Thomas, Miss Maria, Miss Charlotte, and Miss Harriet : interspersed with instructive and amusing stories and observations
      The holiday present : containing anecdotes of Mr. and Mrs. Jennet and their little family; Master George, Master Charles, Master Thomas, Miss Maria, Miss Charlotte, and Miss Harriet : interspersed with instructive and amusing stories and observations
      Kilner, Dorothy, 1755-1836
      1831
      Book cover; marbled
      The story of Pigou, a Malay boy : containing all the incidents and anecdotes of his real life : collected together and arranged for the instruction and amusement of young persons
      Gardiner, W. N. (William Nelson), 1766-1814
      1825
      The visit for a week, or, Hints on the improvement of time : containing original tales, anecdotes from natural and moral history, &c. designed for the amusement of youth
      The visit for a week, or, Hints on the improvement of time : containing original tales, anecdotes from natural and moral history, &c. designed for the amusement of youth
      Peacock, Lucy, active 1785-1816
      1794
      My uncle's present, or, Virtue rewarded : a collection of original moral tales
      My uncle's present, or, Virtue rewarded : a collection of original moral tales
      Fairburn
      1848
      Traits of American-Indian life and character
      Traits of American-Indian life and character
      Finlayson, Duncan, 1795-1862
      1853
      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
      A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
      A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
      J.D. Bemis and Co.
      1824
      Book cover: very worn, mottled grey, quarter calf (badly torn)
      Ornithologia curioso, or, The wonders of the feathered creation : being a collection of anecdotes, illustrative of the surprising instinct, sagacity, &c. of birds
      Taylor, Joseph, 1761 or 2-1844
      1807