Research Catalog

Title

The infant's grave / By Mrs. Sherwood, author of "Little Henry and his bearer," &c. &c.

Author

Sherwood, Mary Martha, 1775-1851.

Publication

Wellington, Salop : Printed by and for F. Houlston and Son. And sold by Scatcherd and Co., Ave-Maria Lane, London, 1823.

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Additional Authors

• Radclyffe, William, 1783-1855.
• Green, William, 1760-1823.
• F. Houlston and Son. prt
• Scatcherd and Co. pbl

Description

75, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.; 15 cm.

Summary

After rejection by her husband and the sudden death of her infant son, Louise Perault encounters a stranger in the cemetery who tries to convince her of the virtues of Christianity.

Subject

Christians > Conduct of life > Juvenile literature

Note

• "Entered at Stationers' Hall."
• Publishers advertisements: on back cover of printed boards.
• Illustration: Frontispiece engraving by Radclyffe after W. Green, depicting Louise and the stranger in discussion at the infant's gravesite.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Call Number

Pforz (Sherwood, M. Infant's grave)

OCLC

30523271

Author

Sherwood, Mary Martha, 1775-1851.

Title

The infant's grave / By Mrs. Sherwood, author of "Little Henry and his bearer," &c. &c.

Imprint

Wellington, Salop : Printed by and for F. Houlston and Son. And sold by Scatcherd and Co., Ave-Maria Lane, London, 1823.

Access

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

Local Note

Pforzheimer copy: In original printed boards. -- With the ink inscription, "Mercy Titley / The gift of her friend," on the front free endpaper.

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Added Author

Radclyffe, William, 1783-1855. Engraver

Green, William, 1760-1823. Illustrator

F. Houlston and Son. Printer

Scatcherd and Co. Publisher

Titley, Mercy. Former owner

Research Call Number

Pforz (Sherwood, M. Infant's grave)