| Author |
Blackie & Son |
| Title |
Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1886
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1886" by Blackie & Son is a publication showcasing a collection of children's literature produced in the late 19th century. The catalog includes various types of literature, primarily adventure stories, historical novels, and educational texts aimed at young readers. It highlights the firm's commitment to quality in both illustrations and binding, promoting an engaging reading experience for children. The catalog features an impressive array of books by well-known authors of the time, such as G. A. Henty and G. Manville Fenn, who wrote tales that transport readers to historical events and thrilling adventures. Each book is described briefly, providing details on the plot and the target age group. Themes range from historical wars and explorations to moral lessons, making these books not only entertaining but also educational. Titles such as "The Lion of the North," "Through the Fray," and "The Dragon and the Raven" exemplify the exciting narrative styles that appeal to young readers, encouraging a love for reading and learning through captivating stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Publishers' catalogs -- England -- London
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| Subject |
Blackie & Son -- Catalogs
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Catalogs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36411 |
| Release Date |
Jun 14, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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