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Women in World History
Presents biographical profiles of significant women from throughout the history of the world, each with birth and death dates when known, a time line, quotation, and references. Arranged alphabetically from Schu-Sui.
"The Peacock "At Home"
"In verse. Attributed to Catherine Ann Turner Dorset by d'AlteÌ Welch. "Roscoe" is William Roscoe, author of "The butterfly's ball." "The peacock 'at home'" was published as a sequel to that work. Reissue of the sheets of: The peacock "at home:" or Grand assemblage of birds. Written by Roscoe. Illustrated with elegant engravings. Philadelphia: Published and sold wholesale by Wm. Charles, and may be had of all the booksellers. 1814. W. M'Culloch, printer. Plates probably engraved by William Charles. Cf. Weiss, Harry B. William Charles, early caricaturist, engraver and publisher of children's books, New York, 1932, p. 10. Frontispiece plate of "Valentine's Day" features a cherub with pairs of...
Think Before You Speak; Or The Three Wishes
"Cover title: Think before you speak, or, The Three wishes. Illustrated with numerous copperplate engravings. [Four lines of verse]. Philadelphia: Published by Morgan & Yeager, at the Juvenile Bookstore, no. 114 Chesnut Street, first door below the Post-Office. Price, plain, 18 3/4 cents--coloured 25 cents. Caption title: The three wishes. By Catherine Ann Dorset. "The following tale is principally taken from the admirable work of Madame de Beaumont (Le Magazin des Enfans) ..."--Preface. Sixth plate signed: Charles [i.e., William Charles] del. & sculp. William Charles died on Aug. 29, 1820, and the business continued by his wife, Mary Charles, until her death on Jan. 25, 1823. An advertiseme...
Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840
A reference work on furniture makers active in England between 1660 and 1840. It lists makers in alphabetical order, recording biographical details, commissions, and information about signed or documented pieces, together with full supporting references.
Places from the Past
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Surnames and Genealogy
Origins of surnames from England.
