An Elegy On The Death Of A Mad Dog - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1443797200 ISBN 13: 9781443797207

Publisher: Read Books, 2009

Synopsis

Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) was one of the most important British illustrators. He transformed the world of decorated children's books in the Victorian era. In 1877, he was asked by Edmund Evans, the colour printer and talented engraver, to illustrate two children's books. These books were an immediate success and he went on to produce two books every Christmas until he died. Caldecott chose all the stories and rhymes he illustrated and occasionally wrote and added to the stories himself. His delightful style and humour can still be enjoyed by young and old alike. This story, 'An Elegy On The Death Of A Mad Dog', was originally published in 1879. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.

About this title

About the Author

Oliver Goldsmith is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Alaska.

Edition details

• Publisher: Read Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1443797200
• ISBN 13: 9781443797207
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Caldecott Randolph
• Number of pages: 40