Historical tales of illustrious children
By: by Agnes Strickland, authoress of "The rival Crusoes," etc., etc. ; with engravings
Contributors: Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870, engraver; Hartwell, Alonzo, 1805-1873, engraver; Francis, J. H. (Joseph H.), publisher; Munroe and Francis; C.S. Francis & Co
Publisher: Munroe and Francis; J.H. Francis, 128 Washington-Street; C.S. Francis & Co.
Published: 1842
Place of publication: Boston; Boston; New-York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
Subjects: Juvenile fiction; Great Britain; Kings and rulers; Children
Other titles: Tales of illustrious children
Notes: "It is the object of the present work to offer to the young a series of moral and instructive tales, each founded on some striking authentic fact in the annals of English history, in which royal or distinguished children were engaged"--Preface, p. 6. Includes historical summaries of the background of each tale on pages 238-276.

Some illustrations signed by Alonzo Hartwell and Alexander Anderson.

In original publisher's binding: black cloth with a border stamped in blind on boards. Title and decoration in gilt on spine.

Munroe & Francis published in Boston from 1816 to 1853. C.S. Francis & Co. published in New York from 1842 to 1859. Joseph H. Francis published as an individual at 128 Washington St., Boston, from 1836 to 1851. Cf. AAS 19th Century Children's Book Trade Directory.
Table of contents: title: Guthred, the widow's slave; title: The royal brothers; title: The chase of Wareham; title: The sons of the Conqueror; title: Wolsey Bridge, or, The boy bachelor; title: The judgment of Sir Thomas Moore; title: Lady Lucy's petition to the queen.