The World's Fair: Or, Children's prize gift book of the Great Exhibition of 1851 : describing the beautiful inventions and manufactures exhibited therein : with pretty stories about the people who have made and sent them : and how they live when at home.Anonymous
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The World's Fair: Or, Children's prize gift book of the Great Exhibition of 1851 : describing the beautiful inventions and manufactures exhibited therein : with pretty stories about the people who have made and sent them : and how they live when at home.
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Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England) -- Juvenile literature
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young people."--_Limerick Standard_.
The beauty of composition throughout the writings of Miss Corner is
singular and fascinating.--_Sun_.
Miss Corner has acquired a deserved celebrity for the
singularly-attractive and intelligible manner she has in narrating
history.--_Critic_.
THE HISTORY OF SCOTLAND;
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Illustrated with a Map, and three Historical Engravings.--1.
Coronation of the Infant King David II. and his Queen, at Scone. 2.
James V. taking refuge at Sterling Castle. 3. Queen Mary's Escape to
England.
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THE HISTORY OF ROME;
From accepted English and Foreign authorities, as Macpherson's Annals
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THE HISTORIES OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL;
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Illustrated with a Map, and three Historical Engravings,--1. Inez De
Castro entreating the King to save her life. 2. Interview of Columbus
with Queen Isabella. 3. The Cortez taking the Oath of Allegiance.
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