Item #19147 The Father's Book; or, Suggestions for the Government and Instruction of Young Children, on Principles Appropriate to a Christian Country . . . Second Edition. Education, Theodore Dwight, Jr.

The Father's Book; or, Suggestions for the Government and Instruction of Young Children, on Principles Appropriate to a Christian Country . . . Second Edition.

Springfield: Published by G. and C. Merriam, 1835. Stated second edition. 12mo, original diaper grain purple cloth, gilt lettering, 212, [4] pages. Frontis. Spine and portions of the boards sunned and bleached to tan; offset to the title page from the frontispiece; a good copy. Item #19147

A fairly progressive and reform-minded guide to early childhood education, including hints on sports, exercise, and educational toys. Evidently expanded over the 199-page edition of 1834. American Imprints 31444.

Price: $100.00

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