Aimed at anyone interested in the history of children's literature, this book also offers the general reader an insight into the changing face of American childhood through three centuries. Drawing on a vast range of sources and uncovering a wealth of previously unpublished material, this study shows how social, cultural and often very practical forces were to shape American children's literature, and how, having grown out of the traditions of Europe, it established for itself a significant and vital role in world ...
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Aimed at anyone interested in the history of children's literature, this book also offers the general reader an insight into the changing face of American childhood through three centuries. Drawing on a vast range of sources and uncovering a wealth of previously unpublished material, this study shows how social, cultural and often very practical forces were to shape American children's literature, and how, having grown out of the traditions of Europe, it established for itself a significant and vital role in world literature.
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Very Good + in Fine jacket. Apart from being ex-library with the usual markings, this hardback copy is in just about new condition. The dj is just as fine protected wuth a mylar outer wrapper. 199.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9780370319520.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 0370319524.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x7x1; The binding is tight with light wear and bumping to top of front panel and head of spine. Corners are gently bumped. Text and images unmarked with B/W illustrations throughout. The dust jacket is lightly shelf rubbed with wear to head of spine, in a mylar cover. 226pp.
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Very Good. Size: 9x7x1; Hardcover. No DJ. Pages clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Binding tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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B&W Illustrations. Near Fine in Very Good (in mylar) jacket. Hard Cover. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Text block immaculate and tight with minimal wear to binding. Jacket lightly edge-worn. 226 pp. w/index.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (Children's Literature, Criticism) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.