Research Catalog

Title

The Force of example, or, The history of Henry and Caroline : written for the instruction and amusement of young persons.

Publication

London : Printed for E. Newbery ..., 1797.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Scott, John, 1774-1828.
• Kirk, Thomas, 1765?-1797.
• Pilkington, Mrs. (Mary), 1766-1839.
• Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821.

Description

[4], 159, [5] p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.; 18 cm. (12mo)

Alternative Title

History of Henry and Caroline, written for the instruction and amusement of young persons.

Subjects

• Juvenile literature > 1797
• Children's stories > Early works to 1800
• Conduct of life > Early works to 1800 > Juvenile literature
• Women publishers > Great Britain > 18th century > Sources

Genre/Form

Juvenile literature – 1797.

Note

• Attributed to Mary Pilkington; cf. Roscoe.
• Publisher's advertisements: Last 4 pages.
• Frontispiece is dated Novr. 17, 1797 and signed: Kirk del.; Scott sc.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Indexed In (note)

• Roscoe, S. Newbery
• ESTC

Source (note)

• James Burmester

Call Number

Pforz (Pilkington, M. Force of example) 1797

OCLC

22831714

Title

The Force of example, or, The history of Henry and Caroline : written for the instruction and amusement of young persons.

Imprint

London : Printed for E. Newbery ..., 1797.

Indexed In:

Roscoe, S. Newbery, J139

ESTC T117681

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Local Note

Binding: Contemporary sheep, spine gilt, paper spine label.

Connect to:

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Added Author

Scott, John, 1774-1828. Engraver

Kirk, Thomas, 1765?-1797. Illustrator

Pilkington, Mrs. (Mary), 1766-1839. Attributed name

Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821. Publisher

Research Call Number

Pforz (Pilkington, M. Force of example) 1797