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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)

The Little Story-Teller

The History of Peter Martin

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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

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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

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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)

The History of Charles Jones, the Footman. Shewing how he raised himself from the humble station of a foot-boy, to a place of great eminence and trust, by his strict honesty and integrity.

Illustration on title-page of a young man wearing wig and long coat and pointing to 3 urns on a table. Interior scene with window, stool, and curtain

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Architecture: house, Architecture: window(s), Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1831-1840, Chapbook Genre: moral tales, Chapbook Publisher - Paisley: G. Caldwell and Son, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Furniture: stool(s), Furniture: table(s), Indoor Scene, Object: urn(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 Battle of Philiphaugh; together with the Battle of Loudon-Hill, and Auchindown.

Woodcut on title-page portraying a man wearing a hat, kilt, and plaid socks holding an upright rifle. To his left is a door marked with the letter V

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): feather bonnet, Fashion (Clothing): Highland attire, Fashion (Clothing): kilt, Fashion (Clothing): military, Fashion (Clothing): sporran, Gender: man/men, Indoor Scene, Occupation: soldier, Weapons: gun(s)

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