The red book

[SHERWOOD, Mrs. Mary Martha]

Published by Printed for the Religious Tract Society, London, 1836

About this Item

36pp. With an engraved frontispiece and several engraved illustrations in the text. Original publisher's red roan-backed limp marbled boards, ruled and lettered in gilt. Extremities rubbed. Hinges exposed, early inked gift inscription to verso of FFEP. A Religious Tract Society edition of Mary Martha Sherwood's (1775-1851) popular short story for young children. The narrative follows one of five young sisters who are gifted by their father â a number of little books bound in red, and made to close like pocket-booksâ each titled â Daily Food for Christians, being a promise and another scriptural portion for every day of the year, together with a verse of a hymnâ . Given on the condition that they â keep them on their toilet, and repeat or read the portions for the day, every time you look in your glassesâ , the books serve as succour for our anonymous heroine through a near fatal illness. Size: 12mo. Seller Inventory # AQ23400

Bibliographic Details

Title: The red book

Publisher: Printed for the Religious Tract Society, London

Publication Date: 1836

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: Fourth edition.