Cobwebs to Catch Flies

Cobwebs to Catch Flies

A (middle-class) child's first reading book from 1852. Given to my great-grandfather for his sixth birthday.

21 Oct 2016

128 visits

Cobwebs to Catch Flies

21 Oct 2016

123 visits

Cobwebs to Catch Flies

This little book was given to my great grandfather Edmond West Symes (1846-1912) on his sixth birthday. He qualified as a doctor and went on to become the first Medical Officer of Health for the Craven district in Yorkshire.

21 Oct 2016

123 visits

Cobwebs to Catch Flies

or, Dialogues in Short Sentences. Adapted for Children from the Age of Three to Eight Years

21 Oct 2016

144 visits

Cobwebs to Catch Flies

or, Dialogues in Short Sentences. Adapted for Children from the Age of Three to Eight Years

21 Oct 2016

139 visits

The Window (1)

21 Oct 2016

145 visits

The Window (2)

21 Oct 2016

136 visits

The Window (3)

First Boy will grow up to become a Tyrant.

21 Oct 2016

133 visits

The Rat (1)

21 Oct 2016

158 visits

The Rat (2)

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