Forgotten Books of the American Nursery by Rosalie Vrylina Halsey

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Author Halsey, Rosalie Vrylina
LoC No. 12001063
Title Forgotten Books of the American Nursery
A History of the Development of the American Story-Book
Contents Introductory -- The play-book in England -- Newbery's books in America -- Patriotic printers and the American Newbery -- The child and his book at the end of the eighteenth century -- Toy-books in the early nineteenth century -- American writers and English critics.
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Summary "Forgotten Books of the American Nursery" by Rosalie Vrylina Halsey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of American children's literature from colonial times through the early days of the Republic. Halsey examines how children's books evolved, noting that while many of the early texts are now considered unattractive, they offer valuable insights into childhood experiences and societal values of their time. The opening of the work discusses the distinct characteristics of children's literature during the colonial period and the early years of America. Halsey reflects on the oddity of early children's books, such as chapbooks and toy-books, which were often deeply moralistic and religious in nature. She delves into the cultural and social context that shaped children's literature, highlighting the influence of Puritan values and the significance of catechisms in childhood education. The author emphasizes that these early texts, despite their perceived shortcomings, provide essential sketches of child-life in a bygone era and serve as markers of the evolution of literature designed for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Children -- Books and reading -- United States -- History
Subject Children's literature, American -- Bibliography
Subject Nursery rhymes -- Bibliography
Category Text
EBook-No. 17857
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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