Descriptive Handbook To Juvenile Literature (1906)
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ISBN10: 1164619594
ISBN13: 9781164619598
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164619598
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Descriptive Handbook to Juvenile Literature by Harry George Turner Cannons is a comprehensive guide to children's literature published in 1906. The book is designed to provide parents, teachers, and librarians with a detailed overview of the best books for children at the time, including both fiction and non-fiction titles. The book is organized by subject matter, with chapters covering topics such as fairy tales, adventure stories, history, science, and poetry. Each chapter includes a detailed analysis of the books within that category, including plot summaries, character descriptions, and critical commentary. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of children's literature, the Descriptive Handbook also includes a number of helpful appendices, such as a list of publishers and their addresses, a glossary of literary terms, and a bibliography of books about children's literature. Overall, the Descriptive Handbook to Juvenile Literature is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in children's literature, offering a wealth of information and insight into the best books for young readers at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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