Item 16 - Algernon Hall, A Story for Children

1st edition of the book, published in 1866 by John Henry & James Parker in Oxford and London. Written by a thirteen year old girl called "Georgiana" and illustrated by two of her older teenage sisters, "Minnie" and "May". This is a 29-page moral tale for children about obedience and forgiveness. Includes a preface, written by Georgina's mother, stating that the reason for this book is that it might be sold to help the son of an old servant of the family gain admission to the RHHI. At the back of the book is a ten-page list of named charitable subscribers alongside the number of copies they have bought.