"The following pages may be considered rather as a collection of the beauties of M. Berquin, than as a literally abridged translation of that work, several original thoughts and observations being occasionally introduced into different parts of them"--Preface

Book, cloth; spine and front cover loose

Little Adolphus -- Anabella's journey to market -- The absurdity of young people's wishes exposed -- Louisa's tenderness to the little birds in winter -- The story of Bertrand and his little family -- Nancy and her Canary-bird, poor Cherry -- The birds, the thorn-bushes, and the sheep -- Poor crazy Samuel, and the mischievous boys -- Bella and Marian -- Little Jack -- Leonora and Adolphus -- Flora and her little lamb -- The fruitful vine -- Sir John Denham and his worthy tenant -- Alfred and Dorinda -- Rosina; or, The froward girl reformed -- Little Anthony -- The history of Jonathan the gardener -- The sparrow's nest -- William and Thomas; or, the Contrast between industry and indolence --

Mischief its own punishment -- Anthony and Augustus; or, Rational education preferable to riches -- The destructive consequences of dissipation and luxury -- William and Amelia -- The rival dogs -- Cleopatra; or, The reformed little tyrant -- The passionate boy -- Caroline; or, A lesson to cure vanity -- Arthur and Adrian; or, Two heads better than one -- Madame D' Allone and her four pupils -- The bird's egg -- The covetous boy -- Dissipation the certain road to ruin -- Calumny and scandal great enemies to society -- Clarissa; or, The grateful orphan -- Returning good for evil, the noblest revenge -- Gray hairs made happy

Purchased from James T. Hickey, Illinois State Historical Library, Old State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois 62706

Binding signed: Appletons people

Bears holograph inscription: Alice Edwards from her Grandmother J.D. Dodge--January 1st, 1854

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