FOOTNOTES

FOOTNOTES[1]The Tatler, No. 95.[2]SeeAppendix A. I.Note on these and other romances.[3]The History of Thomas Hickathrift, 1750 (?). See below.Chapter IIandAppendix A. II.[4]SeeAppendix A. I.Note onDr. Faustus.[5]SeeAppendix A. I.Note on Nonsense Books.[6]For details of this and of other tracts, seeAppendix A. I.[7]First edition, 1678.[8]See Introduction toThe Pilgrim’s Progress(Methuen) by Prof. C. H. Firth.[9]Richard Graves, in theSpiritual Quixote(1772), likens the adventures of Christian to those of Jack the Giant Killer and John Hickathrift.[10]Published 1719. Abridged 12 mo. in the same year. See Note onPhilip Quarll,Appendix A. I.[11]First edition, 1726.[12]Spectator, Nos. 70, 74 and 85. SeeAppendix A. I.[13]See furtherAppendix A. I.[14]SeeAppendix A. I.[15]See note on sea songs and ballads—Appendix A. I.[16]First printed by W. Copland.[17]First printed by Wynkyn de Worde.[18]Illustrations of Northern Antiquities, by Weber, Jamieson and Scott.[19]Printed from the earliest extant copies, and edited by G. L. Gomme. (Chap-books and Folk-lore Tracts, First Series, 1885).[20]See Coleridge’sBiographia Literaria, Vol. II., Ch. XVIII. (1870 ed.).[21]A Douce chap-book ofTom Thumb(verse) is “corrected after an old copy, printed for F. Coles”. This has a note on an earlier edition (1621).[22](a) “The Wandering Young Gentlewoman, or Catskin (complete)”. W. Armstrong, Liverpool, n.d. (early 19th c.) (b) “Catskin’s Garland, or the Wandering Young Gentlewoman”, in five parts (verse). Printed and sold by T. Cheney, Banbury, n.d.[23]For a full account of ballads and prose chap-books, see the introduction to “The History of Sir Richard Whittington”, edited by H. B. Wheatley (Chap-books and Folk-lore Tracts, 1885). SeeAppendix Afor references in theTatler,Spectator, etc.[24]Histoires ou Contes du Tems passé, avec des Moralités. A Paris, chez Claude Barbin. Avec Privilège de sa Majesté, 1697.Title on frontispiece:Contes de ma mère Loye. Another edition:Histoires ou Contes du Temps passé, avec des Moralités. Par le fils de Monsieur Perrault de l’Academie François. Suivant la copie à Paris. A Amsterdam, chez Jacques Desbordes, 1708.For a full account of Charles Perrault and theContes, see Mr. Andrew Lang’s introduction to his edition, 1888.[25]The original English translation is advertised in theFlying Post, orWeekly Medleyfor June 7, 1729, “printed for J. Pope at Sir Isaac Newton’s Head, the corner of Suffolk Street, Charing Cross—just published (very entertaining and instructive for children, with cuts to every tale). Done into English from the French by Mr. Samber.”[26](a)Tales of the Fairys.Translated from the French. For T. Cockerill, 1699. 12s. (b) The collected Works of Madame D’Aulnoy, published by John Nicolson, at the King’s Arms, and at the Cross Keys and Bible in Cornhill, 1707.[27]Translated into Englishc.1770. 3rd edition 1776.[28]See below,Chap. VI.[29]TheArabian Nights’ Entertainments. Translated into French from the Arabian MSS. by M. Galland of the Royal Academy, and now done into English. For A. Bell, 1708, 12mo. (8 vols.). SeeAppendix A. II.[30]See Wordsworth’s “Prelude”, Book V.[31]The History of Sinbadwas published as a nursery chap-book by E. Newbery (between 1779 and 1801) at 6d.[32]See De Quincey’sAutobiographic Sketches, Vol. I, Ch. III. “Infant Literature,” pp. 121-125.[33]SeeSpectator, 535.[34]Rambler, 65.[35]Anecdotes of Johnson(1786) by Mrs. Thrale (aft. Piozzi).[36]The Oriental Moralist, or the Beauties of the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments: “Translated from the original, accompanied with suitable reflections, adapted to each story”. London, E. Newbery, c. 1796.[37]The Travels of Tom Thumb over England and Wales, “containing Descriptions of whatever is most remarkable in the several Counties, interspersed with many pleasant Adventures that happened to him personally during the Course of his Journey. Written by Himself.” London, 1746. Price 1s. 6d. bound.[38]Robin Goodfellow, “A Fairy Tale written by a Fairy, for the amusement of all the pretty little Faies and Fairies in Great Britain and Ireland”. Printed for F. Newbery, 1770.[39]SeeAppendix A. II.[40]Mr. Charles Welsh inA Bookseller of the Last Century, gives a full account of John Newbery and his work. There is a complete list of the Newbery Books in the Appendix.[41]By J. Wright. Second edition, 1738.[42]The “Advertisement” is quoted inAppendix A. III.[43]Advertised in thePenny London Post, January 18, 1745.[44]Adv., April 9th, 1761. SeeAppendix A. III.[45]From Francis Newbery’s Autobiography.[46]Advertised in theGeneral Evening Post, March 4, 1751, Price 3d. Additions inAppendix A. III.[47]An “Entertainment” later performed with Garrick’s “Fairy Tale from Shakespeare” (1777). Seep. 82, Note 2.[48]See note inAppendix A. III.[49]SeeAppendix A. III.—Novels abridged or adapted for children.[50]SeeAppendix A. III.[51]Title-page, etc. inAppendix A. III.[52]First edition, April, 1765. Others inAppendix A. III.[53]For details of theValentine’sandTwelfth Day Gifts, seeAppendix A. III.[54]Spectator, 117, July 14, 1711; and Goldsmith, “On Deceit and Falsehood”, The Bee, No. 8, Nov. 24, 1759.[55]See below.Chap. VII.[56]The Bee.Nov. 10, 1759—“On Education.”[57]See Note inAppendix A. III.[58]Examples inAppendix A. III.[59]Some account of them, and of the later “Lilliputian” books is given inAppendix A. III.[60]Mentioned in Carnan’s list of 1787. For details seeAppendix A. III.[61]Juvenile Trials“for robbing orchards, telling fibs and other heinous offences—Embellished with Cuts. By Master Tommy Lyttleton, Secretary to the Court”. T. Carnan, 1781. Another edition—Lond. for T. Carnan, 1786.[62]See below,Chapter VI.[63]The Juvenile Biographer, “containing the lives of little Masters and Misses, both good and naughty. Price three-pence”. E. Newbery’s list, 1789. The first edition must have been earlier, since a New England edition was published in 1787. SeeAppendix A. III.[64]Vincent Voiture (1598-1648). SeeSome Thoughts Concerning Education, § 189. Pope also praised Voiture.[65]Printed for T. Carnan in St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1786.[66]This advice suggests a sly hit at the conversation-parties of the bluestockings, some of whom became writers of children’s books.[67]Juvenile Correspondence; or letters suited to Children from four to above ten Years of Age.In three Sets. 2nd edition, London, John Marshall, n.d. (c.1777). For details of another collection by Lucy Aikin (1816), seeAppendix A. III.[68]The letters of real children were even more mature. SeeAppendix A. III.[69]Called here “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. This must have been Garrick’sFairy Tale in Two Acts, taken from Shakespeare, played at the Haymarket in 1777. “The young Princes and Princesses” mentioned as having been at the play, were the children of George III, then between the ages of three and fourteen.[70]See below—Chapters V and VI.[71]See further—Appendix A. III.[72]For nursery-books printed by Catnach and Pitts, seeAppendix A. III.[73]The History of a Banbury Cake, “An entertaining Book for Children”. Banbury, printed and sold by J. G. Rusher, Bridge Street, 1d., n.d.[74]Rousseau’sEmilewas published in 1762. Translated into English, 1763.[75]Contributed toLe Mercure(c. 1758). Translated into English “by a Lady” (Miss Roberts), 1763. Translated by Mrs. Pilkington and illustrated by Bewick, 1799.[76]L’Ami des Enfans.Published monthly “avec approbation et privilège du roi”, January, 1782-December, 1783. First English translation (24 vols.) by M. A. Meilan, 1783. SeeAppendix A. IV.Note on Armand Berquin.[77]The Looking Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror; “being an elegant collection of the Most Delightful little Stories, and Interesting Tales: chiefly translated from that much admired Work, L’Ami des Enfans. With seventy-four Cuts, designed and engraved on Wood, by J. Bewick.” First published 1787. E. Newbery’s list, 1789. Reprinted in 1885, with an introduction by Charles Welsh.[78]Les Conversations d’Emilie, crowned by the French Academy in 1783. Translated into English. London, John Marshall, 1787.[79]Adèle et Théodore (3 tomes), Paris, 1782. Translated (3 vols.), London, 1783.[80]Les Veillées du Château.1784. Translated by T. Holcroft, Dublin, 1785. SeeAppendix A. IV, for an account of Mrs. Pilkington’sTales of the Cottage, 1799.[81]See Mr. Austin Dobson’s account of Madame de Genlis inFour Frenchwomen. London, 1890.[82]Le Théâtre d’Education, published, 1779. Translated (4 vols.) 2nd edition, London, 1781. SeeAppendix A. IV, Educational Dramas.[83]Translated into English asThe History of Little Grandison. “By M. Berquin, Author ofThe Children’s Friend.” London, printed for John Stockdale, 1791. (Price one shilling.) Frontispiece by John Bewick.[84]Le Petit La Bruyère; ou, Caractères et Moeurs des Enfans de ce Siècle. Nouvelle édition, Paris, 1801.Translated asLa Bruyère the Less, Dublin, 1801.[85]SeeAppendix A. V.[86]The History of Sandford and Merton, “A work intended for the use of children”. London. For L. Stockdale, 1783-6-9 (3 vols.). The book was reprinted all through the nineteenth century.[87]The first volumes were published in 1766, the fifth not till 1770, when an abridged chap-book version also appeared. Charles Kingsley edited a reprint in 1872.[88]See below,Chapter VIII.[89]This story had appeared inThe Twelfth Day Gift, and was very popular in pre-revolutionary days.[90]The Children’s Miscellany. London, printed for John Stockdale, 1787. It included “The Gentleman and the Basket Maker”. “Little Jack”, printed separately, became a favourite chap-book.[91]SeeAppendix A. V.[92]The Hermit; or, the Unparalled (sic) sufferings and surprising adventures of Mr. Philip Quarll, an Englishman, who was lately discovered by Mr. D—— upon an uninhabited island in the South Sea, etc. London, 1727. For other editions seeAppendix A. V.[93]The New Robinson Crusoe, 4 vols. London, 1788.[94]Original Stories from Real Life, “with Conversations calculated to Regulate the Affections and Form the Mind to Truth and Goodness”. By Mary Wollstonecraft. London. Printed for J. Johnson, 1791 (Illustrated by William Blake). Reprinted, Oxford, 1906, with five of Blake’s illustrations. Intro. Mr. E. V. Lucas.[95]See below—Chapter VI.[96]Dated (1783) by a reference to “the invention of Air Balloons”, quoted below. Earliest edition seen:The Juvenile Tatler, “by a Society of Young Ladies under the Tuition of Mrs. Teachwell.” London, J. Marshall. 1789.[97]The Fairy Spectator; or, The Invisible Monitor.By Mrs. Teachwell and her Family (Eleanor, Lady Fenn). London. J. Marshall. 1789.[98]See theMemoir of Thomas Bewick(1862). See also Mr. Austin Dobson’s account inThomas Bewick and His Pupils(1884)[99]Fables, by the late Mr. Gay.In one Volume complete. Newcastle, T. Saint, etc., 1779.[100]See below—Appendix A. VI.[101]The Governess; or the Little Female Academy, “calculated for the entertainment and Instruction of Young Ladies in their Education. By the Author ofDavid Simple.” London, printed for A. Millar, over against Catharine Street in the Strand. The Third Edition, Revised and Corrected, 1751.A second edition had been printed in 1749. Miss Fielding’s novel,David Simple, had appeared in 1744.[102]Le Magasin des Enfans, par Madame le Prince de Beaumont.2nd ed. 1757. Translated into English in 1767 asThe Young Misses’ Magazine. SeeAppendix A. VI.[103]The Village School, “interspersed with entertaining stories.” By M. P. 2 vols. Price 1/-. From a list of “New Books for the Instruction and Amusement of Children”. London, J. Marshallc.1788. (At the back of a copy ofPrimrose Prettyface, inscribed “Thomas Preston,” with date March 22nd, 1788). SeeAppendix A. VI.[104]Jemima Placid; or, the Advantage of Good-Nature, etc. By S. S. Price 6d. Marshall’s List,c.1788.[105]SeeJohn Hookham Frere and his Friends, by Gabrielle Festing. Nisbet, 1899. Jemima Placid is ascribed in a foot-note to “Miss DorothyKilner.”[106]The Boys’ School; or, Traits of Character in Early Life.A Moral Tale by Miss Sandham. London, printed for John Souter at the School Library, 73 St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1800. SeeAppendix A. VI.[107]The Schoolfellows, a Moral Tale.By the author ofThe Twin Sisters, etc. 1818.[108]The Academy; or, a Picture of Youth.London, G. Harris, and Darton and Harvey. Edinburgh, W. Bury, 1808.[109]The Juvenile Spectator, “Being observations on the Tempers Manners and Foibles of Various Young Persons. Interspersed with such lively matter as it is presumed will amuse as well as instruct.” By Arabella Argus. London, W. & T. Darton, 1810.[110]For other books by Mrs. Argus, seeAppendix A. VI.[111]A satire on well-known persons of the day, by F. Coventry, 1751.[112]Fabulous Histories, “Designed for the Instruction of Children, Respecting their Treatment of Animals”. By Mrs. Trimmer. London, Printed for J. Johnson, etc., J. Harris and others. 1786. Eighth edition (dedicated to “H.R.H. Princess Sophia”, then a child of nine), 1807.[113]SeeSome Account of the Life and Writings of Mrs. T.Further details inAppendix A. VI.[114]The Life and Perambulation of a Mouse.By M. P. 2 vols. Price 1/-.c.1788.[115]Keeper’s Travels in Search of his Master.By Edward Augustus Kendall. London, E. Newbery, 1798.[116]SeeAppendix A. VI.[117]The Adventures of a Donkey.By Arabella Argus, Author ofThe Juvenile Spectator. London, W. Darton, 1815.[118]London. J. Harris, 1809. SeeAppendix A. VI.[119]Felissa; or, the Life and Opinions of a Kitten of Sentiment.J. Harris, 1811. Reprinted, Methuen, 1903.[120]Chrysal; or, the Adventures of a Guinea.By Charles Johnstone (1760).[121]The Adventures of a Silver Threepence, “containing much Amusement and many Characters with which young Gentlemen and Ladies ought to be acquainted”. Adorned with cuts. Burslem, J. Tregortha, n.d. (Dutch flowered bds.) For other “adventures” of things, seeAppendix A. VI.[122]The Adventures of a Pincushion, “Designed chiefly for the Use of Young Ladies”. By S. S. Price 6d., Marshall’s list,c.1788.[123]Anna Laetitia Aikin (afterwards Mrs. B.). See the Memoir by A. L. Le Breton, 1874. Her sister Lucy was the author ofJuvenile Correspondenceand other children’s books.[124]Hymns in Prose for Children, 1781. This was preceded by Mrs. B.’sLessons for Children, a first reading-book. (1780).[125]Harry Beaufoy; or, The Pupil of Nature, by Maria Hack (1821), was written to illustrate Paley’s doctrine.[126]Mrs. G., the mother of Mrs. Ewing, published herParables from Naturebetween 1855 and 1871.[127]Published in six volumes (1792-1796) and frequently reprinted during the nineteenth century.[128]Written 1805-1806. Published by M. J. Godwin, at the Juvenile Library, Skinner Street, 1807. 2nd Edition, 1809.[129]William Betty, “the celebrated Young Roscius”, appeared in Belfast, Dublin and London, between 1803 and 1805. A “Biographical Sketch” of him, by G. D. Harley, appeared in 1804.[130]Published by M. J. Godwin, at the Juvenile Library, Skinner Street, 1808. Mentioned in the European Magazine for November, 1808. SeeAppendix A. VII.[131]Mrs. Leicester’s School; or, the History of Several Young Ladies, Related by Themselves.Written 1808. Published 1809. 2nd edition, 1809. Mentioned in theCritical Reviewfor December, 1808. SeeAppendix A. VII.[132]See the note in “Emily Barton”, Vol. III of theWorks of Charles and Mary Lamb, edited by Mr. E. V. Lucas.[133]SeeAppendix A. VII.[134]SeeThe Family Pen, edited by Isaac Taylor, Jun., 1867. See further,Appendix A. VII.[135]See below,Chapter IX.[136]Published June, 1816.[137]From Feb., 1816, to the end of 1822. Collected as “The Contributions of Q. Q. to a Periodical Work”, with some pieces not before published. By the late Jane Taylor. 2 vols. London. B. J. Holdsworth, St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1824.[138]From a letter of J. T.’s, describing her room.[139]The Wedding Among the Flowers(verse) by Ann Taylor, 1808.[140]See “Spring Flowers”, No. XXX ofThe Contributions of Q. Q.[141]Martha Mary Butt (afterwards Mrs. Sherwood), 1755-1851. SeeThe Life and Times of Mrs. Sherwood, edited by F. J. Harvey Darton. London, 1910.[142]SeeAppendix A. VII.[143]Reprinted by Mr. Darton in hisLife and Times of Mrs. S.[144]The Infant’s Progress from the Valley of Destruction to Everlasting Glory.By Mrs. Sherwood, author ofLittle Henry and his Bearer, etc., etc. Houlston, 1821. Composed in India, 1814.[145]The Governess; or, the Little Female Academy.“By Mrs. Sherwood.” SeeAppendix. A. VII.[146]The History of the Fairchild Family; or, the Child’s Manual.“Being a Collection of Stories calculated to show the Importance and Effects of a Religious Education”. By Mrs. Sherwood. London. Printed for J. Hatchard and sold by F. Houlston & Son, Wellington, 1818.[147]The Orphan Boy; or, a Journey to Bath.By Mary Elliott. SeeAppendix A. VII.[148]See Helen Zimmern’sMaria Edgeworth, 1883.[149]Never published, as Holcroft’s translation appeared before it was ready (1785).[150]The Parent’s Assistant; or, Stories for Children.By “M. E.” London, Joseph Johnson, St. Paul’s Churchyard. 3 vols. 12 mo. published in 2 parts. Announced in theMonthly Reviewfor Sept., 1796. SeeAppendix A. VIII.[151]“Waste Not, Want Not; or, Two Strings to Your Bow.” P. A. Vol. III.[152]“Old Poz” (P. A. Vol. II) was the only play published early. Others, written between 1808 and 1814, appeared inLittle Plays for Young People; “Warranted Harmless”. By Maria Edgeworth. London, Baldwin & Cradock. 1827. SeeAppendix A. VIII.[153]A letter from Maria Edgeworth to Mary Sneyd (March 19, 1803) describing her visit to Madame de Genlis, suggests a want of sympathy between them. SeeAppendix A. VIII.[154]SeeAppendix A. VIII.[155]The two sisters, contrasted with the frivolous Lady Augusta in “Mademoiselle Panache”.[156]The first tale of Rosamond: “The Birth-day Present”. (P. A. Vol. I.)[157]See “The Mimic”. (P. A. Vol. II.)[158]A remark of Scott’s to Mrs. Davy, quoted in Lockhart’sLife.[159]First edition (2 Vols.) 1801. A continuation in 2 volumes was published in 1815. SeeAppendix A. VIII.[160]The Botanic Garden; a Poem, in Two Parts.Part I containing The Economy of Vegetation. Part II, The Loves of the Plants. With Philosophical Notes. 1789.Quoted inAppendix A. VIII.[161]Begun by Mr. Edgeworth and Mrs. Honora Edgeworth, to follow Mrs. Barbauld’sLessons for Children. The first part was printed for use in the family.[162]Harry and Lucy, Vol. II. “Young Travellers.” A piece of pure nonsense composed by Samuel Foote, comic actor and playwright. (c.1720-1777). SeeAppendix A. VIII.[163]First edition, 1801.[164]Madame de Staël made this criticism to M. Dumont.[165]Early Lessons, Vol. II.[166]See Mr. Edgeworth’s preface toThe Parent’s Assistant.[167]Harry and Lucy, Vol. III (4th ed. 1846).[168]Writing from Black Castle, Mrs. Ruxton’s house, in 1803, Miss E. calls it “this enchanted castle”.[169]See Mr. Edgeworth’s “Address to Mothers”,Early Lessons(Vol. III). a list of books which he mentions is given inAppendix A. VIII.[170]SeeThe Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, edited by A. J. C. Hare.[171]In a letter to C. Sneyd Edgeworth, May 1, 1813.[172]Spectator, No. 477. Sat. Sep. 6. 1712.[173]MS. Bodl. 832. There is a reprint in theBabees’ Book(E.E.T.S.)[174]See Bunyan’sBook for Boys and Girls; or, Country Rhimes for Children, 1686. SeeAppendix A. IX.[175]SeeAppendix A. IX.[176]By William Ronksley, 1712. SeeAppendix A. IX.[177]Divine Songs for Children, by the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D., 1715.Divine and Moral Songs for Children, 10th ed., 1729.[178]“The Butterfly”, by Adelaide O’Keefe. See below.Original Poemsby the Taylors and A. O’K.[179]Puerilia; or, Amusements for the Young.“Consisting of a Collection of Songs adapted to the Fancies and Capacities of those of tender Years, and taken from their usual Diversions and Employments: also on Subjects of a more elevated Nature. Divided into three Parts, viz.: I. Songs for little Misses. II. Songs for little Masters. III. Songs on Divine, Moral and other Subjects, etc.” By John Marchant, Gent.London, Printed for P. Stevens and sold by the Booksellers in Town and Country. 1751.[180]Preserved in a Balliol MS. Quoted by Mrs. E. M. Field inThe Child and His Book.[181]Gammer Gurton’s Garland; or, The Nursery Parnassus.“A choice Collection of pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all little Children.”Stockton. Christopher and Jennett, n.d.[182]Songs for the Nursery, “collected from the Works of the most renowned Poets and adapted to favourite national Melodies.” London, printed for Tabart & Co. at the Juvenile and School Library, 157, New Bond Street, 1805 (price sixpence).[183]SeeAppendix A. IX.for a reference by R. L. Stevenson.[184]The Poetical Flower-Basket; or, The Lilliputian Flight to Parnassus.price 4d., in Dutch flowered bds. n.d. (c.1780).[185]Blake’sSongs of Innocenceappeared in 1789.[186]“To a Little Girl That Has Told a Lie”, by Ann Taylor. (Original Poems, Vol. I. See below.)[187]From the same: “For a Naughty Little Girl.”[188]“Idle Mary”. SeeRhymes for the Nursery. By the authors ofOriginal Poems. London, Darton & Harvey. 1806.[189]Original Poems for Infant Minds.By Several Young Persons. London, printed for Darton & Harvey. 1804. (7th edition). The authors were Ann and Jane Taylor and their friend Adelaide O’Keefe.[190]“The Cow”, inA Child’s Garden of Verses, by R. L. Stevenson. 1885.[191]“The Cow”, by Jane Taylor: the first piece inRhymes for the Nursery.[192]By Adelaide O’Keefe. Compare “The Wind” by R. L. S.[193]Poems on “Fire”, “Air”, “Earth” and “Water”, by Ann Taylor.Original Poems.Vol. II.[194]“The Yellow Leaf”, by Ann Taylor.[195]SeeAppendix A. IX.[196]Poetry for Children, “Entirely Original. By the Author of Mrs. Leicester’s School. In 2 Vols. 18 mo., ornamented with two beautiful Frontispieces. Price 1s. 6d. each, half-bound and lettered.” Published by Mrs. Godwin in 1809.SeeAppendix A. IX.[197]Printed for Thomas Hodgkins. London, 1805.[198]SeeAppendix A. IX.[199]“The Lame Brother” and “Nursing”.[200]Original Poems, Vol I.[201]SeeAppendix A. IX.[202]“A Penny Plain and Twopence Coloured,” by R. L. S.Memories and Portraits.Paper XIII.[203]The Butterfly’s Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast, by Mr. Roscoe. Illustrated with Elegant Engravings. London, Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1807. Facsimile reprint, with introduction by Charles Welsh, Griffith and Farran, successors to Harris, 1883.[204]Mulready, whose history was told inThe Looking-Glass(See below, Appendix A. VIII), was supposed to have drawn these illustrations in his childhood.[205]For this and other sequels toThe Butterfly’s Ball, seeAppendix A. IX.[206]The Daisy; or, Cautionary Stories in Verse, 1807.The Cowslip; or, More Cautionary Stories in Verse, 1811.For additions, reprints and imitations, seeAppendix A. IX.[207]The Rose, Containing Original Poems for Young People. By their friend Mary Elliott.[208]FromMamma’s Verses; or, Lines for Little Londoners, said to have been suggested byOriginal Poems. Brentford, P. Norbury, n.d.[209]SeeAppendix A. IX.[210]SeeAppendix A. IX.[211]SeeAppendix A. IX.[212]SeeAppendix A. IX.

FOOTNOTES

[1]The Tatler, No. 95.

[2]SeeAppendix A. I.Note on these and other romances.

[3]The History of Thomas Hickathrift, 1750 (?). See below.Chapter IIandAppendix A. II.

[4]SeeAppendix A. I.Note onDr. Faustus.

[5]SeeAppendix A. I.Note on Nonsense Books.

[6]For details of this and of other tracts, seeAppendix A. I.

[7]First edition, 1678.

[8]See Introduction toThe Pilgrim’s Progress(Methuen) by Prof. C. H. Firth.

[9]Richard Graves, in theSpiritual Quixote(1772), likens the adventures of Christian to those of Jack the Giant Killer and John Hickathrift.

[10]Published 1719. Abridged 12 mo. in the same year. See Note onPhilip Quarll,Appendix A. I.

[11]First edition, 1726.

[12]Spectator, Nos. 70, 74 and 85. SeeAppendix A. I.

[13]See furtherAppendix A. I.

[14]SeeAppendix A. I.

[15]See note on sea songs and ballads—Appendix A. I.

[16]First printed by W. Copland.

[17]First printed by Wynkyn de Worde.

[18]Illustrations of Northern Antiquities, by Weber, Jamieson and Scott.

[19]Printed from the earliest extant copies, and edited by G. L. Gomme. (Chap-books and Folk-lore Tracts, First Series, 1885).

[20]See Coleridge’sBiographia Literaria, Vol. II., Ch. XVIII. (1870 ed.).

[21]A Douce chap-book ofTom Thumb(verse) is “corrected after an old copy, printed for F. Coles”. This has a note on an earlier edition (1621).

[22](a) “The Wandering Young Gentlewoman, or Catskin (complete)”. W. Armstrong, Liverpool, n.d. (early 19th c.) (b) “Catskin’s Garland, or the Wandering Young Gentlewoman”, in five parts (verse). Printed and sold by T. Cheney, Banbury, n.d.

[23]For a full account of ballads and prose chap-books, see the introduction to “The History of Sir Richard Whittington”, edited by H. B. Wheatley (Chap-books and Folk-lore Tracts, 1885). SeeAppendix Afor references in theTatler,Spectator, etc.

[24]Histoires ou Contes du Tems passé, avec des Moralités. A Paris, chez Claude Barbin. Avec Privilège de sa Majesté, 1697.Title on frontispiece:Contes de ma mère Loye. Another edition:Histoires ou Contes du Temps passé, avec des Moralités. Par le fils de Monsieur Perrault de l’Academie François. Suivant la copie à Paris. A Amsterdam, chez Jacques Desbordes, 1708.For a full account of Charles Perrault and theContes, see Mr. Andrew Lang’s introduction to his edition, 1888.

[25]The original English translation is advertised in theFlying Post, orWeekly Medleyfor June 7, 1729, “printed for J. Pope at Sir Isaac Newton’s Head, the corner of Suffolk Street, Charing Cross—just published (very entertaining and instructive for children, with cuts to every tale). Done into English from the French by Mr. Samber.”

[26](a)Tales of the Fairys.Translated from the French. For T. Cockerill, 1699. 12s. (b) The collected Works of Madame D’Aulnoy, published by John Nicolson, at the King’s Arms, and at the Cross Keys and Bible in Cornhill, 1707.

[27]Translated into Englishc.1770. 3rd edition 1776.

[28]See below,Chap. VI.

[29]TheArabian Nights’ Entertainments. Translated into French from the Arabian MSS. by M. Galland of the Royal Academy, and now done into English. For A. Bell, 1708, 12mo. (8 vols.). SeeAppendix A. II.

[30]See Wordsworth’s “Prelude”, Book V.

[31]The History of Sinbadwas published as a nursery chap-book by E. Newbery (between 1779 and 1801) at 6d.

[32]See De Quincey’sAutobiographic Sketches, Vol. I, Ch. III. “Infant Literature,” pp. 121-125.

[33]SeeSpectator, 535.

[34]Rambler, 65.

[35]Anecdotes of Johnson(1786) by Mrs. Thrale (aft. Piozzi).

[36]The Oriental Moralist, or the Beauties of the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments: “Translated from the original, accompanied with suitable reflections, adapted to each story”. London, E. Newbery, c. 1796.

[37]The Travels of Tom Thumb over England and Wales, “containing Descriptions of whatever is most remarkable in the several Counties, interspersed with many pleasant Adventures that happened to him personally during the Course of his Journey. Written by Himself.” London, 1746. Price 1s. 6d. bound.

[38]Robin Goodfellow, “A Fairy Tale written by a Fairy, for the amusement of all the pretty little Faies and Fairies in Great Britain and Ireland”. Printed for F. Newbery, 1770.

[39]SeeAppendix A. II.

[40]Mr. Charles Welsh inA Bookseller of the Last Century, gives a full account of John Newbery and his work. There is a complete list of the Newbery Books in the Appendix.

[41]By J. Wright. Second edition, 1738.

[42]The “Advertisement” is quoted inAppendix A. III.

[43]Advertised in thePenny London Post, January 18, 1745.

[44]Adv., April 9th, 1761. SeeAppendix A. III.

[45]From Francis Newbery’s Autobiography.

[46]Advertised in theGeneral Evening Post, March 4, 1751, Price 3d. Additions inAppendix A. III.

[47]An “Entertainment” later performed with Garrick’s “Fairy Tale from Shakespeare” (1777). Seep. 82, Note 2.

[48]See note inAppendix A. III.

[49]SeeAppendix A. III.—Novels abridged or adapted for children.

[50]SeeAppendix A. III.

[51]Title-page, etc. inAppendix A. III.

[52]First edition, April, 1765. Others inAppendix A. III.

[53]For details of theValentine’sandTwelfth Day Gifts, seeAppendix A. III.

[54]Spectator, 117, July 14, 1711; and Goldsmith, “On Deceit and Falsehood”, The Bee, No. 8, Nov. 24, 1759.

[55]See below.Chap. VII.

[56]The Bee.Nov. 10, 1759—“On Education.”

[57]See Note inAppendix A. III.

[58]Examples inAppendix A. III.

[59]Some account of them, and of the later “Lilliputian” books is given inAppendix A. III.

[60]Mentioned in Carnan’s list of 1787. For details seeAppendix A. III.

[61]Juvenile Trials“for robbing orchards, telling fibs and other heinous offences—Embellished with Cuts. By Master Tommy Lyttleton, Secretary to the Court”. T. Carnan, 1781. Another edition—Lond. for T. Carnan, 1786.

[62]See below,Chapter VI.

[63]The Juvenile Biographer, “containing the lives of little Masters and Misses, both good and naughty. Price three-pence”. E. Newbery’s list, 1789. The first edition must have been earlier, since a New England edition was published in 1787. SeeAppendix A. III.

[64]Vincent Voiture (1598-1648). SeeSome Thoughts Concerning Education, § 189. Pope also praised Voiture.

[65]Printed for T. Carnan in St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1786.

[66]This advice suggests a sly hit at the conversation-parties of the bluestockings, some of whom became writers of children’s books.

[67]Juvenile Correspondence; or letters suited to Children from four to above ten Years of Age.In three Sets. 2nd edition, London, John Marshall, n.d. (c.1777). For details of another collection by Lucy Aikin (1816), seeAppendix A. III.

[68]The letters of real children were even more mature. SeeAppendix A. III.

[69]Called here “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. This must have been Garrick’sFairy Tale in Two Acts, taken from Shakespeare, played at the Haymarket in 1777. “The young Princes and Princesses” mentioned as having been at the play, were the children of George III, then between the ages of three and fourteen.

[70]See below—Chapters V and VI.

[71]See further—Appendix A. III.

[72]For nursery-books printed by Catnach and Pitts, seeAppendix A. III.

[73]The History of a Banbury Cake, “An entertaining Book for Children”. Banbury, printed and sold by J. G. Rusher, Bridge Street, 1d., n.d.

[74]Rousseau’sEmilewas published in 1762. Translated into English, 1763.

[75]Contributed toLe Mercure(c. 1758). Translated into English “by a Lady” (Miss Roberts), 1763. Translated by Mrs. Pilkington and illustrated by Bewick, 1799.

[76]L’Ami des Enfans.Published monthly “avec approbation et privilège du roi”, January, 1782-December, 1783. First English translation (24 vols.) by M. A. Meilan, 1783. SeeAppendix A. IV.Note on Armand Berquin.

[77]The Looking Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror; “being an elegant collection of the Most Delightful little Stories, and Interesting Tales: chiefly translated from that much admired Work, L’Ami des Enfans. With seventy-four Cuts, designed and engraved on Wood, by J. Bewick.” First published 1787. E. Newbery’s list, 1789. Reprinted in 1885, with an introduction by Charles Welsh.

[78]Les Conversations d’Emilie, crowned by the French Academy in 1783. Translated into English. London, John Marshall, 1787.

[79]Adèle et Théodore (3 tomes), Paris, 1782. Translated (3 vols.), London, 1783.

[80]Les Veillées du Château.1784. Translated by T. Holcroft, Dublin, 1785. SeeAppendix A. IV, for an account of Mrs. Pilkington’sTales of the Cottage, 1799.

[81]See Mr. Austin Dobson’s account of Madame de Genlis inFour Frenchwomen. London, 1890.

[82]Le Théâtre d’Education, published, 1779. Translated (4 vols.) 2nd edition, London, 1781. SeeAppendix A. IV, Educational Dramas.

[83]Translated into English asThe History of Little Grandison. “By M. Berquin, Author ofThe Children’s Friend.” London, printed for John Stockdale, 1791. (Price one shilling.) Frontispiece by John Bewick.

[84]Le Petit La Bruyère; ou, Caractères et Moeurs des Enfans de ce Siècle. Nouvelle édition, Paris, 1801.Translated asLa Bruyère the Less, Dublin, 1801.

[85]SeeAppendix A. V.

[86]The History of Sandford and Merton, “A work intended for the use of children”. London. For L. Stockdale, 1783-6-9 (3 vols.). The book was reprinted all through the nineteenth century.

[87]The first volumes were published in 1766, the fifth not till 1770, when an abridged chap-book version also appeared. Charles Kingsley edited a reprint in 1872.

[88]See below,Chapter VIII.

[89]This story had appeared inThe Twelfth Day Gift, and was very popular in pre-revolutionary days.

[90]The Children’s Miscellany. London, printed for John Stockdale, 1787. It included “The Gentleman and the Basket Maker”. “Little Jack”, printed separately, became a favourite chap-book.

[91]SeeAppendix A. V.

[92]The Hermit; or, the Unparalled (sic) sufferings and surprising adventures of Mr. Philip Quarll, an Englishman, who was lately discovered by Mr. D—— upon an uninhabited island in the South Sea, etc. London, 1727. For other editions seeAppendix A. V.

[93]The New Robinson Crusoe, 4 vols. London, 1788.

[94]Original Stories from Real Life, “with Conversations calculated to Regulate the Affections and Form the Mind to Truth and Goodness”. By Mary Wollstonecraft. London. Printed for J. Johnson, 1791 (Illustrated by William Blake). Reprinted, Oxford, 1906, with five of Blake’s illustrations. Intro. Mr. E. V. Lucas.

[95]See below—Chapter VI.

[96]Dated (1783) by a reference to “the invention of Air Balloons”, quoted below. Earliest edition seen:The Juvenile Tatler, “by a Society of Young Ladies under the Tuition of Mrs. Teachwell.” London, J. Marshall. 1789.

[97]The Fairy Spectator; or, The Invisible Monitor.By Mrs. Teachwell and her Family (Eleanor, Lady Fenn). London. J. Marshall. 1789.

[98]See theMemoir of Thomas Bewick(1862). See also Mr. Austin Dobson’s account inThomas Bewick and His Pupils(1884)

[99]Fables, by the late Mr. Gay.In one Volume complete. Newcastle, T. Saint, etc., 1779.

[100]See below—Appendix A. VI.

[101]The Governess; or the Little Female Academy, “calculated for the entertainment and Instruction of Young Ladies in their Education. By the Author ofDavid Simple.” London, printed for A. Millar, over against Catharine Street in the Strand. The Third Edition, Revised and Corrected, 1751.A second edition had been printed in 1749. Miss Fielding’s novel,David Simple, had appeared in 1744.

A second edition had been printed in 1749. Miss Fielding’s novel,David Simple, had appeared in 1744.

[102]Le Magasin des Enfans, par Madame le Prince de Beaumont.2nd ed. 1757. Translated into English in 1767 asThe Young Misses’ Magazine. SeeAppendix A. VI.

[103]The Village School, “interspersed with entertaining stories.” By M. P. 2 vols. Price 1/-. From a list of “New Books for the Instruction and Amusement of Children”. London, J. Marshallc.1788. (At the back of a copy ofPrimrose Prettyface, inscribed “Thomas Preston,” with date March 22nd, 1788). SeeAppendix A. VI.

[104]Jemima Placid; or, the Advantage of Good-Nature, etc. By S. S. Price 6d. Marshall’s List,c.1788.

[105]SeeJohn Hookham Frere and his Friends, by Gabrielle Festing. Nisbet, 1899. Jemima Placid is ascribed in a foot-note to “Miss DorothyKilner.”

[106]The Boys’ School; or, Traits of Character in Early Life.A Moral Tale by Miss Sandham. London, printed for John Souter at the School Library, 73 St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1800. SeeAppendix A. VI.

[107]The Schoolfellows, a Moral Tale.By the author ofThe Twin Sisters, etc. 1818.

[108]The Academy; or, a Picture of Youth.London, G. Harris, and Darton and Harvey. Edinburgh, W. Bury, 1808.

[109]The Juvenile Spectator, “Being observations on the Tempers Manners and Foibles of Various Young Persons. Interspersed with such lively matter as it is presumed will amuse as well as instruct.” By Arabella Argus. London, W. & T. Darton, 1810.

[110]For other books by Mrs. Argus, seeAppendix A. VI.

[111]A satire on well-known persons of the day, by F. Coventry, 1751.

[112]Fabulous Histories, “Designed for the Instruction of Children, Respecting their Treatment of Animals”. By Mrs. Trimmer. London, Printed for J. Johnson, etc., J. Harris and others. 1786. Eighth edition (dedicated to “H.R.H. Princess Sophia”, then a child of nine), 1807.

[113]SeeSome Account of the Life and Writings of Mrs. T.Further details inAppendix A. VI.

[114]The Life and Perambulation of a Mouse.By M. P. 2 vols. Price 1/-.c.1788.

[115]Keeper’s Travels in Search of his Master.By Edward Augustus Kendall. London, E. Newbery, 1798.

[116]SeeAppendix A. VI.

[117]The Adventures of a Donkey.By Arabella Argus, Author ofThe Juvenile Spectator. London, W. Darton, 1815.

[118]London. J. Harris, 1809. SeeAppendix A. VI.

[119]Felissa; or, the Life and Opinions of a Kitten of Sentiment.J. Harris, 1811. Reprinted, Methuen, 1903.

[120]Chrysal; or, the Adventures of a Guinea.By Charles Johnstone (1760).

[121]The Adventures of a Silver Threepence, “containing much Amusement and many Characters with which young Gentlemen and Ladies ought to be acquainted”. Adorned with cuts. Burslem, J. Tregortha, n.d. (Dutch flowered bds.) For other “adventures” of things, seeAppendix A. VI.

[122]The Adventures of a Pincushion, “Designed chiefly for the Use of Young Ladies”. By S. S. Price 6d., Marshall’s list,c.1788.

[123]Anna Laetitia Aikin (afterwards Mrs. B.). See the Memoir by A. L. Le Breton, 1874. Her sister Lucy was the author ofJuvenile Correspondenceand other children’s books.

[124]Hymns in Prose for Children, 1781. This was preceded by Mrs. B.’sLessons for Children, a first reading-book. (1780).

[125]Harry Beaufoy; or, The Pupil of Nature, by Maria Hack (1821), was written to illustrate Paley’s doctrine.

[126]Mrs. G., the mother of Mrs. Ewing, published herParables from Naturebetween 1855 and 1871.

[127]Published in six volumes (1792-1796) and frequently reprinted during the nineteenth century.

[128]Written 1805-1806. Published by M. J. Godwin, at the Juvenile Library, Skinner Street, 1807. 2nd Edition, 1809.

[129]William Betty, “the celebrated Young Roscius”, appeared in Belfast, Dublin and London, between 1803 and 1805. A “Biographical Sketch” of him, by G. D. Harley, appeared in 1804.

[130]Published by M. J. Godwin, at the Juvenile Library, Skinner Street, 1808. Mentioned in the European Magazine for November, 1808. SeeAppendix A. VII.

[131]Mrs. Leicester’s School; or, the History of Several Young Ladies, Related by Themselves.Written 1808. Published 1809. 2nd edition, 1809. Mentioned in theCritical Reviewfor December, 1808. SeeAppendix A. VII.

[131]Mrs. Leicester’s School; or, the History of Several Young Ladies, Related by Themselves.

Written 1808. Published 1809. 2nd edition, 1809. Mentioned in theCritical Reviewfor December, 1808. SeeAppendix A. VII.

[132]See the note in “Emily Barton”, Vol. III of theWorks of Charles and Mary Lamb, edited by Mr. E. V. Lucas.

[133]SeeAppendix A. VII.

[134]SeeThe Family Pen, edited by Isaac Taylor, Jun., 1867. See further,Appendix A. VII.

[135]See below,Chapter IX.

[136]Published June, 1816.

[137]From Feb., 1816, to the end of 1822. Collected as “The Contributions of Q. Q. to a Periodical Work”, with some pieces not before published. By the late Jane Taylor. 2 vols. London. B. J. Holdsworth, St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1824.

[138]From a letter of J. T.’s, describing her room.

[139]The Wedding Among the Flowers(verse) by Ann Taylor, 1808.

[140]See “Spring Flowers”, No. XXX ofThe Contributions of Q. Q.

[141]Martha Mary Butt (afterwards Mrs. Sherwood), 1755-1851. SeeThe Life and Times of Mrs. Sherwood, edited by F. J. Harvey Darton. London, 1910.

[142]SeeAppendix A. VII.

[143]Reprinted by Mr. Darton in hisLife and Times of Mrs. S.

[144]The Infant’s Progress from the Valley of Destruction to Everlasting Glory.By Mrs. Sherwood, author ofLittle Henry and his Bearer, etc., etc. Houlston, 1821. Composed in India, 1814.

[145]The Governess; or, the Little Female Academy.“By Mrs. Sherwood.” SeeAppendix. A. VII.

[146]The History of the Fairchild Family; or, the Child’s Manual.“Being a Collection of Stories calculated to show the Importance and Effects of a Religious Education”. By Mrs. Sherwood. London. Printed for J. Hatchard and sold by F. Houlston & Son, Wellington, 1818.

[147]The Orphan Boy; or, a Journey to Bath.By Mary Elliott. SeeAppendix A. VII.

[148]See Helen Zimmern’sMaria Edgeworth, 1883.

[149]Never published, as Holcroft’s translation appeared before it was ready (1785).

[150]The Parent’s Assistant; or, Stories for Children.By “M. E.” London, Joseph Johnson, St. Paul’s Churchyard. 3 vols. 12 mo. published in 2 parts. Announced in theMonthly Reviewfor Sept., 1796. SeeAppendix A. VIII.

[151]“Waste Not, Want Not; or, Two Strings to Your Bow.” P. A. Vol. III.

[152]“Old Poz” (P. A. Vol. II) was the only play published early. Others, written between 1808 and 1814, appeared inLittle Plays for Young People; “Warranted Harmless”. By Maria Edgeworth. London, Baldwin & Cradock. 1827. SeeAppendix A. VIII.

[153]A letter from Maria Edgeworth to Mary Sneyd (March 19, 1803) describing her visit to Madame de Genlis, suggests a want of sympathy between them. SeeAppendix A. VIII.

[154]SeeAppendix A. VIII.

[155]The two sisters, contrasted with the frivolous Lady Augusta in “Mademoiselle Panache”.

[156]The first tale of Rosamond: “The Birth-day Present”. (P. A. Vol. I.)

[157]See “The Mimic”. (P. A. Vol. II.)

[158]A remark of Scott’s to Mrs. Davy, quoted in Lockhart’sLife.

[159]First edition (2 Vols.) 1801. A continuation in 2 volumes was published in 1815. SeeAppendix A. VIII.

[160]The Botanic Garden; a Poem, in Two Parts.Part I containing The Economy of Vegetation. Part II, The Loves of the Plants. With Philosophical Notes. 1789.Quoted inAppendix A. VIII.

[160]The Botanic Garden; a Poem, in Two Parts.Part I containing The Economy of Vegetation. Part II, The Loves of the Plants. With Philosophical Notes. 1789.

Quoted inAppendix A. VIII.

[161]Begun by Mr. Edgeworth and Mrs. Honora Edgeworth, to follow Mrs. Barbauld’sLessons for Children. The first part was printed for use in the family.

[162]Harry and Lucy, Vol. II. “Young Travellers.” A piece of pure nonsense composed by Samuel Foote, comic actor and playwright. (c.1720-1777). SeeAppendix A. VIII.

[163]First edition, 1801.

[164]Madame de Staël made this criticism to M. Dumont.

[165]Early Lessons, Vol. II.

[166]See Mr. Edgeworth’s preface toThe Parent’s Assistant.

[167]Harry and Lucy, Vol. III (4th ed. 1846).

[168]Writing from Black Castle, Mrs. Ruxton’s house, in 1803, Miss E. calls it “this enchanted castle”.

[169]See Mr. Edgeworth’s “Address to Mothers”,Early Lessons(Vol. III). a list of books which he mentions is given inAppendix A. VIII.

[170]SeeThe Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, edited by A. J. C. Hare.

[171]In a letter to C. Sneyd Edgeworth, May 1, 1813.

[172]Spectator, No. 477. Sat. Sep. 6. 1712.

[173]MS. Bodl. 832. There is a reprint in theBabees’ Book(E.E.T.S.)

[174]See Bunyan’sBook for Boys and Girls; or, Country Rhimes for Children, 1686. SeeAppendix A. IX.

[175]SeeAppendix A. IX.

[176]By William Ronksley, 1712. SeeAppendix A. IX.

[177]Divine Songs for Children, by the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D., 1715.Divine and Moral Songs for Children, 10th ed., 1729.

[178]“The Butterfly”, by Adelaide O’Keefe. See below.Original Poemsby the Taylors and A. O’K.

[179]Puerilia; or, Amusements for the Young.“Consisting of a Collection of Songs adapted to the Fancies and Capacities of those of tender Years, and taken from their usual Diversions and Employments: also on Subjects of a more elevated Nature. Divided into three Parts, viz.: I. Songs for little Misses. II. Songs for little Masters. III. Songs on Divine, Moral and other Subjects, etc.” By John Marchant, Gent.London, Printed for P. Stevens and sold by the Booksellers in Town and Country. 1751.

London, Printed for P. Stevens and sold by the Booksellers in Town and Country. 1751.

[180]Preserved in a Balliol MS. Quoted by Mrs. E. M. Field inThe Child and His Book.

[181]Gammer Gurton’s Garland; or, The Nursery Parnassus.“A choice Collection of pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all little Children.”Stockton. Christopher and Jennett, n.d.

[181]Gammer Gurton’s Garland; or, The Nursery Parnassus.“A choice Collection of pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all little Children.”

Stockton. Christopher and Jennett, n.d.

[182]Songs for the Nursery, “collected from the Works of the most renowned Poets and adapted to favourite national Melodies.” London, printed for Tabart & Co. at the Juvenile and School Library, 157, New Bond Street, 1805 (price sixpence).

[183]SeeAppendix A. IX.for a reference by R. L. Stevenson.

[184]The Poetical Flower-Basket; or, The Lilliputian Flight to Parnassus.price 4d., in Dutch flowered bds. n.d. (c.1780).

[185]Blake’sSongs of Innocenceappeared in 1789.

[186]“To a Little Girl That Has Told a Lie”, by Ann Taylor. (Original Poems, Vol. I. See below.)

[187]From the same: “For a Naughty Little Girl.”

[188]“Idle Mary”. SeeRhymes for the Nursery. By the authors ofOriginal Poems. London, Darton & Harvey. 1806.

[189]Original Poems for Infant Minds.By Several Young Persons. London, printed for Darton & Harvey. 1804. (7th edition). The authors were Ann and Jane Taylor and their friend Adelaide O’Keefe.

[190]“The Cow”, inA Child’s Garden of Verses, by R. L. Stevenson. 1885.

[191]“The Cow”, by Jane Taylor: the first piece inRhymes for the Nursery.

[192]By Adelaide O’Keefe. Compare “The Wind” by R. L. S.

[193]Poems on “Fire”, “Air”, “Earth” and “Water”, by Ann Taylor.Original Poems.Vol. II.

[194]“The Yellow Leaf”, by Ann Taylor.

[195]SeeAppendix A. IX.

[196]Poetry for Children, “Entirely Original. By the Author of Mrs. Leicester’s School. In 2 Vols. 18 mo., ornamented with two beautiful Frontispieces. Price 1s. 6d. each, half-bound and lettered.” Published by Mrs. Godwin in 1809.SeeAppendix A. IX.

SeeAppendix A. IX.

[197]Printed for Thomas Hodgkins. London, 1805.

[198]SeeAppendix A. IX.

[199]“The Lame Brother” and “Nursing”.

[200]Original Poems, Vol I.

[201]SeeAppendix A. IX.

[202]“A Penny Plain and Twopence Coloured,” by R. L. S.Memories and Portraits.Paper XIII.

[203]The Butterfly’s Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast, by Mr. Roscoe. Illustrated with Elegant Engravings. London, Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St. Paul’s Churchyard, 1807. Facsimile reprint, with introduction by Charles Welsh, Griffith and Farran, successors to Harris, 1883.

[204]Mulready, whose history was told inThe Looking-Glass(See below, Appendix A. VIII), was supposed to have drawn these illustrations in his childhood.

[205]For this and other sequels toThe Butterfly’s Ball, seeAppendix A. IX.

[206]The Daisy; or, Cautionary Stories in Verse, 1807.The Cowslip; or, More Cautionary Stories in Verse, 1811.For additions, reprints and imitations, seeAppendix A. IX.

[206]The Daisy; or, Cautionary Stories in Verse, 1807.

The Cowslip; or, More Cautionary Stories in Verse, 1811.

For additions, reprints and imitations, seeAppendix A. IX.

[207]The Rose, Containing Original Poems for Young People. By their friend Mary Elliott.

[208]FromMamma’s Verses; or, Lines for Little Londoners, said to have been suggested byOriginal Poems. Brentford, P. Norbury, n.d.

[209]SeeAppendix A. IX.

[210]SeeAppendix A. IX.

[211]SeeAppendix A. IX.

[212]SeeAppendix A. IX.

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