Publisher's Synopsis
Peter Parley's Gift for 1839 is a book written by Samuel G. Goodrich. It is a collection of stories, poems, and educational articles aimed at children. The book is divided into several sections, each with a different theme. For example, one section is dedicated to geography and includes articles on different countries and their customs. Another section focuses on history, with stories about famous events and people. There are also sections on science, literature, and natural history. The book is illustrated with black and white engravings, and each section includes questions and exercises to help children reinforce what they have learned. Overall, Peter Parley's Gift for 1839 is an entertaining and educational book that was popular with children in the 19th century.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.