English children's books, 1600 to 1900
English children's books, 1600 to 19001954
About this book
Muir discusses the changes in children's books collecting that have occurred since the first impression of 1954. Muir has written an account which is both scholarly and entertaining of the works published for children during three centuries. He passes over the books written solely to instruct or to improve, and concentrates on those whose aim is entertainment.
Details
- First published
- 1954
- OL Work ID
- OL1364082W
Subjects
HistoryHistory and criticismBooks and readingChildren's literature, EnglishChildrenIllustrated children's booksChildren's literatureKalevalaMetrum