Young American's Library
| 1. Life of Benjamin Franklin |
|
(Copyright 1846) |
| 2. Life of General Washington |
by John Frost |
(Copyright 1845) |
| 3. Life of Andrew Jackson |
by John Frost |
(Copyright 1845) |
| 4. Life of Napoleon Bonaparte |
|
(Copyright 1845) |
| 5. Life of General Taylor |
by John Frost |
(Copyright 1847) |
| 6. Life of Lafayette |
|
(Copyright 1847) |
| 7. Life of General Marion |
|
(Copyright 1847) |
| 8. Life of William Penn |
|
(Copyright 1848) |
| 9. The Old Bell of Independence |
by Henry C. Watson |
(Copyright 1851) |
| 10. Yankee Tea-Party |
by Henry C. Watson |
(Copyright 1851) |
| 11a. The Indians and The Gold Mines, or, The Source of True
Riches |
by Anne Bowman |
(Copyright 1847) |
| 11b. Life of Henry Clay |
by John Frost |
(Copyright 1852) |
| 12. Life of Daniel Webster |
by John Frost |
(Copyright 1853) |
The series was announced as new in 1852. Titles #1-8 had previously
been published in the "Pictorial Life Series" and the "Biographical
School Series". There is no author noted for any of the biographies.
They are attributed however to John Frost.
In September, 1852 ten books were listed as being in this series.
Neither Henry Clay, Daniel Webster nor The Indians and The Gold Mines,
or, The Source of True Riches were included at that time.
In 1852 an ad lists 11 books- Henry Clay is not on that list but "The
Indians and The Gold Mines, or, The Source of True Riches" is.
By 1853 Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were part of the 12 book set and
"The Indians" had been deleted.
Cloth. Blindstamped with gilt title, series name and illustrations
on the spine. 7.25" x 5".
Second title page is illuminated with an illustration of the title
character.
