Rainy Day Stories
Published by D. Lothrop & Co.
1. Rainy Day at Home | by T. S. Arthur |
2. Fireside Angel | by T. S. Arthur |
3. New Year and Other Stories | by Mrs. M. D. Strong |
4. Birthday Present | by Mary Latham Clark |
5. Rainy Day at School | by Mada (Mary Latham Clark) |
6. Starlight Stories | by E. A. |
This six volume series was introduced in 1870. The books were copyrighted in 1869. Initially the series was advertised with books #1-3. Later a boxed set with volumes #1-5 could be purchased. All six titles were noted in early 1870 ads.
By 1881 the Rainy Day Library had eight titles, including #2, 3, 5, and 6 from the earlier set.
1. Brother and Sister | by Anonymous |
2. Fireside Angel | by T. S. Arthur |
3. New Year and Other Stories | by Mrs. M. D. Strong |
4. Pete Ogle | by T. S. Arthur |
5. Rainy Day at School | by Mada (Mary Latham Clark) |
6. Starlight Stories | by E. A. |
7. Bill Rigg's, Jr.; or, The Story of a City Boy | by Olive A. Wadsworth |
8. Davy's Jacket | by Hetta L. H. Ward |
Only one format has been definitively noted. It is the earliest format of this series.
Illustrated
Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Gilt lettering and decoration on the spine.