| Creator |
Blackie & Son |
| Title |
Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889" by Blackie & Son is a children’s literature publication from the late 19th century. This catalogue offers a diverse collection of adventure stories, many of which are written by the popular author G. A. Henty. The topics covered include historical events, military exploits, and tales of exploration, aiming to inspire and entertain young readers. The catalogue features a wide array of titles, each accompanied by illustrations that capture the essence of the stories. Stories like "With Kitchener in the Soudan" focus on military adventures in historical settings, showcasing the heroic deeds of young protagonists. Other titles, such as "The Treasure of the Incas," take readers on exhilarating quests for hidden riches. Each narrative combines elements of excitement, bravery, and moral lessons, tailored to engage and educate a youthful audience about courage and perseverance amidst challenges. This catalogue serves not only as a promotional tool for Blackie & Son but also reflects the cultural interests of children’s literature during that period. (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. |
48619 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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