Scripture history, abridged
Subtitle: In which it is designed to give children such a taste of the writings of the inspired penmen, as may engage them diligently to study the sacred Scriptures. : Ornamented with cuts. ; [One line of quotation]
Publisher: Printed and sold by Lincoln & Edmands, no. 53 Cornhill.
Published: 1819
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 70
Subjects: History of Biblical events; Bible stories; Adaptations; Sunday school literature; Bible
Other titles: Holy Bible abridged.
Notes: Reissue of The Holy Bible Abridged, cf. Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 719. "The author's design, in this publication, is to give children such a taste of the writings of the holy penmen, as may engage them earnestly and seriously in the study of the sacred books of the Old and New Testament. To forward them in this laudable and pious pursuit, he has selected such portions of the Scriptures as are both instructive and entertaining."--Preface, verso of title page.

"Books designed for extensive circulation must be sold at low prices; therefore ... the publishers have still further abridged it ... they recommend it as a very suitable book for rewards of merit in Sabbath schools."--Notice, verso of title page, dated: Boston, March, 1819.

First and last page blank; pasted to printed wrapper.

"Excellency of the Bible."--hymn, p. [71].

"Lincoln & Edmands have just published the fourth edition of Adams' Geography. ..."--advertisement, back cover, one copy.

"Books suitable for presents in Sunday schools, sold by Lincoln & Edmands ..."--back cover, one copy.

Rare Book copy: In original printed paper wrappers, wrappers mutilated.

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Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 1170