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... Written for his Children , by the late Thomas Hood . With a Preface by his Daughter ; and Illustrated by his Son . Third Edition . Post 4to . , price 2s . 6d . coloured . " The Illustrations are intensely humourous . " - The Critic ...
... Written for his Children , by the late Thomas Hood . With a Preface by his Daughter ; and Illustrated by his Son . Third Edition . Post 4to . , price 2s . 6d . coloured . " The Illustrations are intensely humourous . " - The Critic ...
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... and was so struck with her delicate grace and shape , that he had named her the " Queen of the Forest , " and written a sonnet in her praise . But the Ivy would not notice this , so she 10 THE FIR - TREE AND THE IVY .
... and was so struck with her delicate grace and shape , that he had named her the " Queen of the Forest , " and written a sonnet in her praise . But the Ivy would not notice this , so she 10 THE FIR - TREE AND THE IVY .
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... written their autobiography , and related in their own words the history of their birth , parentage , and education , that , although a very humble member of society , I do not see why I should not follow their good example ; and ...
... written their autobiography , and related in their own words the history of their birth , parentage , and education , that , although a very humble member of society , I do not see why I should not follow their good example ; and ...
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... a grand flag , with 6 rights and missions ' written on it , and poked it into everybody's face ; but , in her own quiet way , she has done as much good as she could . I am only a poor little timid Mouse , and 112 THE MISSION AMONG FLOWERS .
... a grand flag , with 6 rights and missions ' written on it , and poked it into everybody's face ; but , in her own quiet way , she has done as much good as she could . I am only a poor little timid Mouse , and 112 THE MISSION AMONG FLOWERS .
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... Written and Illustrated by C. H. BEnnett . Twenty - four Engravings . Imperial 16mo . price 2s . 6d . cloth ; 3s . 6d . coloured . " Rich in the quaint humour and fancy that a man of genius knows how to spare for the enlivenment of ...
... Written and Illustrated by C. H. BEnnett . Twenty - four Engravings . Imperial 16mo . price 2s . 6d . cloth ; 3s . 6d . coloured . " Rich in the quaint humour and fancy that a man of genius knows how to spare for the enlivenment of ...
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