Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1898

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44556

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Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1898

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en

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Project Gutenberg

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This 1898 catalogue showcases Blackie & Son's premier collection of historical adventure tales for young people, featuring G. A. Henty as the preeminent author. The volume highlights stories of courage, truth, and chivalry set against diverse historical backdrops, from the Crusades and Napoleonic Wars to the American Civil War and colonial expeditions. With endorsements from major periodicals praising the books' educational value and thrilling narratives, this collection offers wholesome entertainment that combines accurate history with romantic action, designed to inspire...

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Published in 1898, Blackie & Son's catalogue for young people presents a curated library designed to instill courage, self-reliance, and patriotism in healthy-minded youth. The collection is dominated by the prolific historical fiction of G. A. Henty, whose works are lauded for weaving factual historical details into gripping narratives of military adventure. Titles such as 'At Agincourt,' 'The Tiger of Mysore,' and 'With Lee in Virginia' are praised for their 'sturdy' nature, offering useful aids to the study of history while ensuring accuracy. Critics highlight Henty's ability to infuse dead facts with new life, creating stories that are both entertaining and instructive for school libraries and home circles. Beyond Henty, the catalogue extends to other notable authors offering diverse genres. George MacDonald contributes fairy tales like 'The Princess and the Goblin,' celebrated for their lightness of touch and play of fancy. Harry Collingwood provides sea adventures, with 'The Log of a Privateersman' described as breezy and vivid. Robert Leighton offers tales of Norse invasion and North Sea fishing, while Rosa Mulholland writes domestic stories for girls, such as 'Giannetta.' The collection also includes works by Ascott R. Hope, featuring 'Young Travellers' Tales,' and Sheila E. Braine, whose 'To Tell the King the Sky is Falling' is noted for its wit and genuine love of fun. The books are marketed as essential reading that bridges the gap between fiction and education. They present 'real and actual records' of historical events alongside imaginative tales of discovery and heroism, from the exploits of Lord Cochrane to the struggles of early explorers. Each entry details illustrations by renowned artists, pricing, and specific press reviews attesting to the books' moral soundness and popularity. Whether depicting the daily lives of children in various eras or the pluck of British soldiers, the collection aims to engage young readers with stories that are wholesome, bracing, and full of action. The catalogue serves as a comprehensive guide to a library that encourages the study of nature, history, and domestic life, promising to enrich the minds of boys and girls alike.

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• Children's Literature
• Publishers' Catalogs