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The Rise of Learning or Groundwork of Science

The Rise of Learning, or Ground-Work of Science, Showing how Good Boys and Girls, By attending to the Rules contained in this Book, and obeying their Parents and Guardians, may acquire Wisdom, Riches, and Honour

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Tags: # of Woodcuts: 35, Architecture: window(s), Bib Context: frontispiece, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Genre: children's instruction book, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Caw & Elder, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Furniture: chair(s), Furniture: table(s), Gender: boy(s), Gender: girl(s), Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Object: book(s), Object: painting(s)

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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

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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

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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)

Fair Margaret's Misfortunes; to which are added, A Cogie of Ale. The weary pund o' Tow. Song in Rosina.

Illustration on title-page of a woman praying before an altar on top of which is an open book

Tags: Activity: praying, Architecture: window(s), Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Furniture: altar, Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Object: book(s)

The Dominie Deposed, with the sequel. To which is added, Maggy Johnston's Elegy.

Woodcut portraying a young woman with a basket on her lap, sittting in front of a door

Tags: Architecture: door(s), Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: elegy, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): working class, Gender: woman/women, Object: basket(s)

Four Excellent Songs. The Laird of Cockpen. The Lass of Arranteenie. Mirren Gibb's Public House. Jack's the Lad.

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Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): bonnet (women), Gender: woman/women, Nature: ocean/sea, Nature: river/lake, Object: basket(s), Outdoor Scene, Tools: net(s), Transportation: ship/boat(s)

Glasgow Peggy; to which is added the favourite ballad of the drowned lovers.

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Gender: woman/women

Katherine Ogie, to which is added, John Anderson, my jo, Jean Anderson, my jo, Maria.

Illustration on title- page a woman in conversation with a <br />
man in front of building.

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Architecture: window(s), Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: R. Hutchinson, Gender: man/men, Gender: woman/women, Nature: tree(s), Outdoor Scene

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