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The History of Peter Martin

Tags: # of woodcuts: 15, Bib Context: cover, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Genre: children's instruction book, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, Fashion (Clothing): jacket, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Gender: boy(s), Indoor Scene, Object: curtain(s)

The History of Little King Pippin : with An account of the melancholy Death of Four Naughty Boys, who were devoured by Wild Beasts; and the wonderful Delivery of Master Harry Harmless by a Little White Horse

Tags: # of woodcuts: 21, Bib Context: frontispiece, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Genre: fairytale/folk tale, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Caw & Elder, Fashion (Clothing): regalia, Furniture: stool(s), Gender: man/men, Indoor Scene, Monarch: king, Object: book(s), Object: curtain(s)

A New Lottery Book, On a Plan Entirely New : Designed to allure Little Ones into a Knowledge of their Letters, &c. by way of Diversion

Tags: # of woodcuts: 29, Activity: reading, Archictecture: window(s), Bib Context: frontispiece, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Genre: alphabet book, Fashion (Clothing): dress, Gender: boy(s), Gender: girl(s), Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Object: book(s), Object: curtain(s), Occupation: Teacher(s)

The Droll Adventures of Old Dame Trott and her Wonderful Cat

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 17, Animal: cat(s), Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Genre: fairytale/folk tale, Chapbook Genre: wit & humor, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, Fashion (Clothing): bonnet (women), Fashion (Clothing): dress, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Object: cane(s), Object: umbrella(s)

The Laird of Cool's Ghost: being Several Conferences and Meeting betwixt the Reverend Mr. Ogilvie, Late Minister of the Gospel at Innerwick; and the Ghost of Mr. Maxwell, late Laird of Cool; as it was found in Mr. Ogilvie's Closet after his Death - Written with his own hand.

Woodcut on title-page portraying Portrait of the God, Mercury in winged sandles holding a caduceus

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: supernatural, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): armour, Gender: man/men, Object: walking stick/ staff, Religious Figure: Mercury (Hermes)

Rob Roy Macgregor, To which are added, Mrs. F.'s Delight The Highland Laddie, Billy ad Nancy's Parting, Together let us Range.

Woodcut on title-page portraying two men dueling wearing hats and long coats

A token for mourners. with a selection of scripture promises, relative to the troubles of life.

Tags: Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: elegy, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): armour, Gender: man/men, Object: walking stick/ staff, Religious Figure: Mercury (Hermes)

A collection of popular songs. viz. Peggy wi' the gowden hair, Love's like a dizziness, The weary pund o' tow, The sailor's courtship, and Braw lads o' Galla water.

Woodcut on title-page portraying man holding a bird holding up three fingers; 3 trees, and a bird in sky in background

Tags: Animal: bird(s), Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers, Gender: man/men, Nature: tree(s), Outdoor Scene

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