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The wind in the willows
Grahame, Kenneth (1859-1932); Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Milne, A A (1882-1956)
1951
Natural history of quadrupeds, for children : combined with an attempt to engraft on the youthful mind, the principles of tenderness and compassion for the animal creation
Lady; Goldsmith, Oliver (1730?-1774)
1824
"Goldsmith's...'Animated Nature,' has been the chief source of information..."--Preface.
Stories of animals : intended for children between five and seven years old
Harvey & Darton (London, England)
1820
Sources of information, at end of each chapter, include Bingley's Animal biography, Aiken's Geographical delineations, Daniel's Rural sports, and Paley's Natural theology. Publisher's advertisements...
The New estate, or, The young travellers in Wales and Ireland
Rickerby, Joseph; Harvey & Darton (London, England)
1831
Publisher's advertisements follow text.
Rabbit hill
Lawson, Robert (1892-1957)
1962, c1944
"First published September 1944." Newberry medal, 1945.
A picture of the seasons : with anecdotes and remarks, on every month in the year
Jordon, J; S. & A. Davis (Firm)
1818
Verse and prose. "Embellished with cuts." At head of title: Juvenile library. Title page vignette. "J. Jordon, printer."
Sound Recordings, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
[1960s]
Mr. Fisher of Thornhill, recorded in 1962; talks about working in a coal mine - hours of work, wages, scale picking (as a youngster); pushing tubs underground; describes the layout underground and the...
Sound Recordings, Powys
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Parry, David (1937-)
[1960s]
[Collector announcement (Ellis)]; Mr. ?Richards, recorded outside in Llanafan-fawr [undated]; talks about the electricity supply to the area; fire grates in local houses; peat burning; local dwellings...
Sound Recording, Suffolk
Dunn, Ginette
11 September 1974
Priscilla Savage, recorded at home in Blaxhall; talks about the village Youth Hostel; her parents and siblings; food, diet and bread baking; own family and children; working in service; childhood in L...
Sound Recordings, London, Huntingdonshire and Buckinghamshire
Tilling, Philip M (1938-); Barry, Michael V (1935-)
1967
Mr. H. J. Kent, recorded in Hackney (London); talks about bus fares in London, compared with fifty years ago; journey times compared with horse trams; thoughts on the present bus service; horse drawn ...
Sound Recording, Suffolk
Dunn, Ginette
19 July 1974
Percy Webb, recorded at home in Tunstall Common; talks about Army life (pay, food) whilst in India; experiences of World War One (where stationed, being shelled/gassed, trenches, leave, Armistice, inj...