Harry's vacation, or, Philosophy at home
By: by William C. Richards, A.M.
Contributors: Thwaites, William H., illustrator; Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904, engraver
Edition: Author's revised edition.
Series: Nineteenth Century Collections Online: Children's Literature and Childhood; Nineteenth Century Collections Online: Children's Literature and Childhood
Publisher: D. Appleton & Company
Published: 1868
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 398
Copyright date: 1863
Subjects: Holidays; Juvenile fiction; Scientific recreations; Microscopy; Winter sports; Toys; Games; Nature study; Country life; Boys; Conduct of life; Early works to 1800; Glory of God
Other titles: Philosophy at home
Description: Harry's family (five school-aged children) and his best friend, Herbert, continue learning during their off school vacation and adventure by observing the nature and playing games. Many scientific facts are presented within a fictional framework although the real intent is to praise the Lord as Creator.
Notes: Illustrations engraved by Avery after (William?) Thwaites.

Reproduction of the original from the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida.