"It is the object of the present work to offer to the young a series of moral and instructive tales, each founded on some striking authentic fact in the annals of English history, in which royal or distinguished children were engaged"--Preface, p. 6. Includes historical summaries of the background of each tale on pages 238-276.

Some illustrations signed by Alonzo Hartwell and Alexander Anderson.

In original publisher's binding: black cloth with a border stamped in blind on boards. Title and decoration in gilt on spine.

Munroe & Francis published in Boston from 1816 to 1853. C.S. Francis & Co. published in New York from 1842 to 1859. Joseph H. Francis published as an individual at 128 Washington St., Boston, from 1836 to 1851. Cf. AAS 19th Century Children's Book Trade Directory.