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Review of Children’s Books and Tales in a 19th Century Periodical
The article surveys numerous children’s books and stories including The Little People, Fables and Fancies, Royal Captives, and translations by Madame Bersier. It reviews quality of writing, illustration, and moral lessons, commending variety, grace, and suitability for young readers while noting uneven picture quality and urging reader enjoyment. The piece highlights authors Miss Francis, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Cowper, Kingston, Conder, Brut, Burrowes, Maske lyne, and illustrators Zwecker and Hobart, with praise for tenderness, simplicity, and imaginative adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Berta Francis
Caractacus
Elizabeth Tudor
Madame Bersier
Montmartre
Carty Brock
Tourneges
Jessie
Greenway
Miss Pettifer
Easydale
Mr. Kingston
Millicent Courtenay
G. W. Cowper
Conder
Messrs. Partridge and Co
M. M. Brut
Veronica
Miss Warner
Mr. Ford
Miss Douglass
Magda
Rost Burrowes
Providence
Miss Maskelyne