The Governess. or, Little Female Academy

Stock Code:
BAE1210
Price:
$20.00

Description

The Governess. or, Little Female Academy by Sarah Fielding. With introduction and bibliography by Jill E. Grey. A Facsimile Reproduction of the First Edition of 1749. Sarah Fielding's The Governess well deserves a place in the annals of children's literature. It is the earliest known full length novel written for children, and as such, the first moral tale, the first school story, and the first educational novel. First published in 1949 and still to be found in print in 1903, it can also justly claim to be one of the longest-lived stories fro children. The facsimile reproduction included in this volume id of the first edition in the possession of Mrs. Jill E. Grey who has written and Introduction and prepared the bibliographical account of The Governess as a children's book.' The dust jacket has light to medium general wear - now protected by a clear cover. The book remains in a tight and bright condition.

Details

  • Author:
    Fielding, Sarah
  • Book Condition:
    Good Plus
  • Publisher:
    Oxford University Press, London
  • Edition:
    Facisimile
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    P4
  • Size:
    12mo
  • Pages:
    375
  • Publish Date:
    1968
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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