Identity area
Reference code
GB 3544 RHN-PU-02-17
Title
Algernon Hall, A Story for Children
Date(s)
- 1866, 2020 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
2020 edition of the book, published by Alpha Editions. First 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.
Conditions of access and use area
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Soft cover
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Original held (see RHN-PU-02-16)