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The Picture-Room: Containing The Original Drawings Of Eighteen Little Masters And Misses: To Which Is Added, Moral And Historical Explanations

The Picture-Room: Containing The Original Drawings Of Eighteen Little Masters And Misses: To Which Is Added, Moral And Historical Explanations

Bewick, Thomas

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General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354367550
ISBN13: 9789354367557
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the picture-room of eighteenth-century England, where every page offers a window into the world of Georgian childhood. The Picture-Room: Containing The Original Drawings Of Eighteen Little Masters And Misses, by Thomas Bewick, is an illustrated children's classic that blends charming wood-engraved portraits with thoughtful tales of manners, character, and history. Each engraving, crafted by the legendary Bewick, captures the innocence and curiosity of youth, while the accompanying moral and historical explanations nurture both mind and heart. This is more than a book; it is a gentle guide to virtue and understanding, designed for families, homeschoolers, and vintage childrens book collectors alike. An antique moral storybook of rare beauty, The Picture-Room stands as a testament to the power of early English chapbook art. Bewick's celebrated woodcuts-delicate, expressive, and full of life-invite young readers to reflect on their own conduct, while the stories and explanations offer a window into the values of Georgian era Britain. Perfect as a homeschooling reading resource or as a centrepiece for collectors of wood-engraved picture books, this volume bridges the past and present, making the timeless lessons of eighteenth-century England accessible to today's youth. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are drawn by the artistry of Thomas Bewick woodcuts or the enduring appeal of moral lessons for children, The Picture-Room endures as both a cultural treasure and a source of inspiration for generations to come.

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