Harper's story books
Subtitle: a series of narratives, dialogues, biographies, and tales, for the instruction and entertainment of the young
By: by Jacob Abbott
Contributors: Mount Pleasant Academy (Ossining, N.Y.); Young Women's Christian Association (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Harper & Bros.
Published: 1854
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 12
Subjects: Conduct of life; Fiction; American Short stories
Notes: In 36 parts, 3 parts in each volume, each part having special title page and separate pagination.

"Embellished with numerous and beautiful engravings."

Also published in 36 volumes.

Rare Book (HISTCHIL) copy 2: Stamp of J.M.W. Jones, bookseller and stationer, Troy, N.Y.

Gift; Frances Henne; 1985.

Gift; Frances Henne; 1985.

Gift; Frances Henne; 1985.

Rare Book (HISTCHIL) copy 2: Inscribed to [Carol?] D.F. Gale from her grandfather.

Rare Book (HISTCHIL) copy 3: From the library of Mt. Pleasant Academy, with its bookplate and ink stamps.

Rare Book (HISTCHIL) copy 4: From the library of the Young Women's Christian Association of Brooklyn, N.Y., with its bookplate and ink stamps.

Rare Book (HISTCHIL) copies 1 and 2: Bound in blue publisher's cloth over pasteboard; with the series title inside a circle decorated with water plants and animals, blocked in blind on lower cover and in gilt on upper cover; smooth spine with title and decoration in gilt; yellow endpapers.

Rare Book (HISTCHIL) copy 3: Bound in black publisher's cloth over pasteboard; with the series title inside a circle decorated with water plants and animals, blocked in blind on lower cover and in gilt on upper cover.

Rare Book (HISTCHIL) copy 4: Bound in red publisher's cloth over pasteboard; with the series title inside a circle decorated with water plants and animals, blocked in blind on lower cover and in gilt on upper cover; smooth spine with title and decoration in gilt.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Bruno, or, Lessons of fidelity, patience, and self-denial taught by a dog. Willie and the mortgage, showing how much may be accomplished by a boy. The strait gate, or, The rule of exclusion from heaven.; title: v. 2. The little Louvre, or The boys' and girls' gallery of pictures. Prank, or The philosophy of tricks and mischief. Emma, or The three misfortunes of a belle.; title: v. 3. Virginia. Timboo and Joliba. Timboo and Fanny; title: v. 4. Harper establishment. Franklin, the apprentice boy. The studio; title: v. 5. The story of ancient history, from the earliest periods to the fall of the Roman Empire. The story of English history, from the earliest periods to the American Revolution. The story of American history, from the earliest settlement of the country to the establishment of the federal Constitution.; title: v. 6. John True. Elfred. The museum; title: v. 7. The engineer, or How to travel in the woods. Rambles among the Alps. The three gold dollars, or An account of the adventures of Robin Green.; title: v. 8. The Gibralter gallery, being an account of various things both curious and useful. The alcove, containing a further account of Timboo, Mark, and Fanny. Dialogues for the amusement and instruction of young persons.; title: v. 9. The great elm, or Robin Green and Josiah Lane at school. Aunt Margaret, or How John kept his resolutions. Vernon, or Conversations about old times in England.; title: v. 10. Carl and Jocko, or The adventures of a little Italian boy and his monkey. Lapstone, or The sailor turned shoemaker. Orkney the peacemaker, or The various ways of settling disputes.; title: v. 11. Judge Justin. Minigo. Jasper; title: v. 12. Congo. Viola and Arno. Little Paul.