Life Stories for Children

Published by Benton Smith
1. Little Ben, the Errand Boy by Mrs. E. M. Bruce
2. Georgy King and His Three Little Pets by Mrs. E. M. Bruce
3. Little Red Cloak; or, Truth Better Than Falsehood by Mrs. E. M. Bruce
4. Sunbeam: A Sequel to Georgy King and His Pets by Mrs. E. M. Bruce
5. Aunt Eleanor's Childhood Memories by Mrs. E. M. Bruce
6. The Palfreys: or, Generosity Rewarded by Sarah C. Edgarton Mayo

This series was previously published by Tompkins & Co (1863), New England Publishing House (1865) and R. A. Ballou (1866).
"The Palfreys", title number six, was initially published in 1838 by A. Tompkins.

Benton Smith initially published the series in 1867 and reprinted it in 1868. It is very likely that editions were published in 1869 and 1870.

Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Gilt title, series name and picture on the spine. 16 mo. Sold as a boxed set.