Young Folks' Histories - Second Series
| 1. Young Folks' History of America |
by Hezekiah Butterworth |
(Copyright 1881) |
| 2. Young Folks' History of the Netherlands |
by Alexander Young |
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| 3. Young Folks' History of Russia |
by Nathan Haskell Dole |
(Copyright and title page 1881) |
| 4. Young Folks' History of Mexico |
by Fred'k A. Ober |
(Copyright 1882) |
| 5. Young Folks' History. The Queens of England |
Adapted by Rosalie Kaufman from the work of
Strickland |
When released initially in 1881 the first three titles were sold in
two formats. The American Russia with gilt tops could only be purchased
in a three volume boxed set. A four box set was available in 1882
(#1-4).
In 1883 #5 was no longer in this series. It was now in the Young Folks'
Epochs of History Series. In 1884 the projected "Ireland" volume had
not been published.
The other format:
Cloth. Various colors. Decorative cover with gilt lettering on the
cover and the spine. Available as a three volume box in 1881. Other
years a four volume box was available. 7.25" x 5.25".
