Good Boy's Library
Published by Sheldon and Company
| 1. Great Secret; or, How to be Happy | by Emily Chubbuck |
| 2. Facts for Boys | |
| 3. Allen Lucas: The Self-Made Man | by Emily Chubbuck |
| 4. Swiss Basket-Maker | |
| 5. My Friend's Family | by Mrs. Marshall |
| 6. London Apprentice (Also "The Happy Transformation of a London Apprentice") |
by W. H. Pearce |
| 7. Little Granite; or, The New Hampshire Boy | |
| 8. Every-Day Duty | |
| 9. Martyrs of Vilvorde | |
| 10. Charles Linn; or, How to Observe the Golden Rule | by Emily Chubbuck |
All of these titles were previously part of Sheldon's Sunday School
Books.
None are Sheldon first editions.
This series was introduced by Sheldon & Co. in 1865. Reprints were
noted in 1866, 1867, 1869, 1870, 1871, 1872.
The series' formats are the same as the Good Girl's Library.
Formats.
Cloth (Muslin). Green or Reddish-Maroon. Blindstamped. (Various cover
patterns).
Spine has gilt lettering, illustration and decoration. 6.125" x
4".
1865-1871.
1865-1866 |
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1867 |
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Format 2 1871-later
Cloth. Various colors seen. Gilt and black line drawn decoration
on the cover.
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