Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book Literature: [of the XVIII. and Early XIX. Centuries]Pearson, Edwin
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Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book Literature: [of the XVIII. and Early XIX. Centuries]
Pearson, Edwin
Chapbooks, English -- Illustrations; Children's literature, English -- Illustrations
R is a Raven, rapacity charms;
S shining Sun, is the Banbury Arms.
[Illustration {T, V, W}: 31_4]
T is a Trumpet, your merit to raise;
V is a Vulture, on other birds preys.
W a Wren, that was perch'd on a spray;
[Illustration {X, Y, Z}: 32_1]
X was King Xerxes, well known in his day.
Y is a Yew Tree, both slender and tall;
Z Zacaariah, the last of them all.
[Illustration: 32_2
_Reading made Easie, copy of Bewick._]
[Illustration: 32_3
_You are Old Father William, by Green._]
[Illustration: 33_1
The History of Jack the Giant-killer.]
The above woodcut of a Fugitive Soldier (designed by Craig, and engraved
by Lee) was used on the back of the cover of this little book, as issued
by J. G. Rusher at Banbury.
[Illustrations: 33_2 - 33_7
Jack's Artfulness.
Jack shows the Giant a trick.
The Giant and his Prisoners.
Jack slices off the Giant's nose.
Jack kills Blunderbore.
Jack strangles the Giants.]
DEATH AND BURIAL OF COCK ROBIN.
[Illustrations: 34_1 - 34_8, 35_1 - 35_7
Who killed Cock Robin?
I, said the sparrow,
With my bow and arrow,
I killed Cock Robin!
This is the pie
That saw him die.
Who caught his blood?
I said the fish,
With my little dish,
I caught his blood!
Who made his shroud?
I, said the Eagle,
With my thread and needle!
This is the Owl so brave
That dug Cock Robin's grave.
Who'll be the parson?
I, said the Rook.
Who'll be the clerk?
I, said the lark.
Who'll carry him to his grave?
I, said the kite.
Who'll be the chief mourner?
I, said the swan.
Who'll bear his Pall?
We, said the wrens.
Who'll toll the bell?
I, said the Bull.
Who'll lead the way?
I, said the martin.
The birds of the air fell a sighing and sobbing,
When they heard the bell toll for poor Cock Robin.]
[Illustrations: 36_1 - 36_7
The History of Tom Thumb.
The cow took Tom Thumb
With a mouthful of grass.
His butterfly mounted,
And rode o'er the stream.
He climbed up the edge,
And fell in the bowl.
Tom soused in the firmity,
And had a great fall.
The breath of the spider
In the midst of the strife
Was too much for Sir Thomas,
And cost him his life.
{Alas! Sir Thomas}]
[Illustrations: 37_1 - 37_7
Children in the Wood.
With clay-cold lips the babes they kissed.
He bargained with two ruffians strong.
Away the little babes were sent.
To fight they go right suddenly.
Then hand in hand they took their way.
Till death did end their grief.]
Mother Hubbard and her Dog.
Designed by George Cruikshank (early work), and engraved by Branston.
[Illustrations: 38_1 - 38_8]
Dame Trot and her Cat.
Early Cruikshank School.
[Illustrations: 39_1 - 39_8
Dame Trot.
Dame Trot's Cat.
Dame teaches the Cat.
Dame takes her to market.
Riding.
The Cat smells a Rat.
Dressing.
The Cat fights Dog Ball.]
The History of Robinson Crusoe.
[Illustrations: 40_1 - 40_7
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