This charming children's book, first published in 1846, tells the story of Miss Peggy and her adventures in Victorian London. The doll encounters a variety of characters, from a kindly old woman to a mischievous monkey, all while learning important life lessons along the way. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of London street life and its emphasis on moral education, and remains a beloved classic of children's literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the ...
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This charming children's book, first published in 1846, tells the story of Miss Peggy and her adventures in Victorian London. The doll encounters a variety of characters, from a kindly old woman to a mischievous monkey, all while learning important life lessons along the way. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of London street life and its emphasis on moral education, and remains a beloved classic of children's literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Memoirs of a London Doll to cart. $15.94, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by Macmillan.
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Richard Shirley Smith. Fine. Book Octavo, hardcover, fine in near fine white and green pictorial dj. autobiography of a Victorian doll, her times, her adventures, and her owners; facsimile edition of the 1846 edition; b/w illustrations. with an introduction and notes by Margery Fisher, and illustrations by Richard Shirley Smith. 143 pp with pink pictorial endpapers.
Add this copy of Memoirs of a London Doll to cart. $15.94, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by Macmillan.
Add this copy of Memoirs of a London Doll to cart. $45.38, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by Macmillan.
