Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889
Imaginative Illustrated Tales: 1889 Catalogue of Children's LiteratureBy Various
Length1h 6m
About this audiobook
"Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889" serves as a remarkable window into the literary marketplace of the late 19th century, showcasing a diverse array of illustrated storybooks aimed primarily at young readers. This catalogue not only emphasizes the importance of visual narrative in children'Äôs literature during this period, but it also reflects broader Victorian themes of morality, adventure, and education. Each entry is meticulously curated, highlighting the interplay between text and illustration, showcasing how these elements worked together to engage the burgeoning young audience of the time. Published by Blackie & Son, a prominent publisher known for their focus on children's literature, this catalogue is rooted in the larger context of the Victorian publishing landscape, which saw a dramatic increase in demand for quality children's books. The founders' commitment to producing educational yet entertaining content was influenced by the shifting cultural attitudes toward childhood, emphasizing the need for literature that both entertained and instructed the youth, ideals that continue to resonate today. For scholars, educators, and fans of children's literature, this catalogue is an invaluable resource that chronicles not only the evolution of storytelling for children but also the artistic sensibilities of the time. It is highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand the foundational texts that have shaped the genre, as well as the societal values reflected within these charming illustrated tales.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text
Commercial Politics (1837-1856)Various4h 43m$2 · $0.00
Canada and its ProvincesVarious15h 45m$1 · $0.00
The Unity of Western CivilizationVarious8h 59m$2 · $0.00
The partnership of paintVarious1h 3m$2 · $0.00
The Olive Fairy BookVarious10h 23m$2 · $0.00
Representative Plays by American DramatistsVarious0m$1 · $0.00
Sixth annual report of the Bureau of ethnology. (1888 N 06 / 1884-1885)Various2h 49m$2 · $0.00
Little Masterpieces of Science: Health and HealingVarious1h 48m$2 · $0.00
A Book of Bryn Mawr StoriesVarious4h 55m$2 · $0.00
Myths That Every Child Should KnowVarious7h 9m$1 · $0.00
Tales of Wonder Every Child Should KnowVarious8h 54m$2 · $0.00
Recent Developments in European ThoughtVarious6h 32m$2 · $0.00
One Hundred Merrie And Delightsome StoriesVarious15h$1 · $0.00
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 22Various7h 6m$1 · $0.00
Fences, Gates and Bridges: A Practical ManualVarious3h 33m$1 · $0.00
The Brother Avenged, and Other BalladsVarious1h 7m$2 · $0.00
In the Line of Battle: Soldiers' Stories of the WarVarious6h 16m$2 · $0.00
Cap and Gown. A Treasury of College VerseVarious1h 54m$2 · $0.00
Cradle SongsVarious34m$2 · $0.00
The Times Red Cross Story Book by Famous Novelists Serving in His Majesty's ForcesVarious10h 24m$2 · $0.00
Wild Rescuers: Escape to the MesaStacyPlays3h 15m$18 · $0.00
A Wolf Called FireRosanne Parry4h 7m$7 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman3h 2m$18 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal7h 25m$24 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 49m$2 · $0.00
Eyes That Kiss in the CornersJoanna Ho5m$4 · $0.00
What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck? Sound BookAlice Schertle4m$4 · $0.00
Maddi's FridgeLois Brandt, Vin Vogel11m$5 · $0.00
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the PaperclipMac Barnett1h 29m$16 · $0.00
Swallows & Amazons (ALL 12 Adventure Novels)Arthur Ransome135h 57m$2 · $0.00
L. FRANK BAUM - Ultimate Collection: Complete Wizard of Oz Series, The Aunt Jane's Nieces CollectionL. Frank Baum205h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Last Musketeer #3: Double CrossStuart Gibbs5h 16m$24 · $0.00
Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 12m$12 · $0.00
My Weird School Special: We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?Dan Gutman1h 4m$13 · $0.00
Deep ZoneTim Green6h 12m$20
The Pilgrim’s ProgressRousseaux Brasseur3h 22m$17
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt8h 17m$8 · $0.00
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)Jackie French14h 24m$33 · $0.00
The House at Pooh CornerA. A. Milne3h 13m$12
The Sour GrapeJory John14m$4 · $0.00
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