Peter Parley / Samuel Griswold Goodrich
Parley’s Present for Boys and Girls: A Gift Book for All Seasons (1855) is a collection of stories, poems, and illustrations intended for children. The book is divided into four sections, one for each season of the year, and includes a range of topics from nature and science to history and adventure. The stories are written in a style that is both entertaining and educational, designed to capture the attention of young readers while imparting valuable lessons and knowledge. The illustrations, which are plentiful throughout the book, are intricately detailed and add to the overall charm of the volume. The author, Peter Parley, was a well-known writer and publisher of children’s books in the 19th century, and his work was highly regarded for its accessibility and engaging style. Overall, Parley’s Present for Boys and Girls is a delightful and timeless collection of stories and poems that is sure to entertain and inspire young readers for generations to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
