Behold the Child: American Children and Their Books, 1621-1922Aimed 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. |
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List of Illustrations vi Illustration Acknowledgements viii Preface xi Introduction | 1 |
Rational Ideas | 65 |
Homes and Heroines | 155 |
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