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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

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: 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

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 12, Activity: reading, Bib Context: cover, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Genre: children's instruction book, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, Fashion: upper class, Furniture: stool(s), Furniture: table(s), Gender: girl(s), Gender: man/men, Indoor Scene, Object: book(s), Object: hourglass(es)

The History of Peter Martin

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

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: 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: 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: Highland attire, Fashion: military, Gender: man/men, Indoor Scene, Occupation: soldier, Weapons: gun(s)

The History of Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper. New and Improved Series no. 45

Part of a series of fairy tales printed by the booksellers. This chapbook tells the classic fairy tale of Cinderella, which has several illustrations throughout. This tale is followed by a second fairy tale titled Hop-O’-My-Thumb, which appears to be…

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 11, Activity: dancing, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1851-1860, Chapbook Genre: fairytale/folk tale, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Gender: man/men, Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Object: candle(s), Object: clock(s)

A Collection of Songs, &c. No. XIX Containing Captain Mulligan. The Bold Dragoon. Will Watch. Say, My Heart, Why Wildly Beating. Home, Sweet Home! Had I a Cave.

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Tags: # of Woodcuts: 0, Activity: dueling/fighting, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion: working class, Gender: man/men, Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Tools: scissor(s), Tools: weight(s)

A Collection of Songs, &c. No. XIII Containing The Laird O' Cockpen. The Row. John Anderson My Jo. Moggy Adair. Unfortunate Mary. And Sae will we yet.

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Tags: Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion: upper class, Gender: man/men, Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Object: curtain(s), Object: walking stick

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