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Title: School book, [1887], Children's Literature | De Geschiedenis van Richard Wittington, Alkmaar, P. Kluitman, [1887], (6)+(6)pp.
Description: Children's book on the life of Richard Whittington, also known as Dick Whittington in English folklore. The legend describes his rise from poverty-stricken childhood with the fortune he made through the sale of his cat to a rat-infested country. Another element in the legend is that Dick attempted to flee his service as a scullion one night, heading towards home, but was dissuaded by the sound of Bow bells, which promised he would be mayor of London one day. Since the pre-Victorian era, the story has been a favorite subject of British pantomime, especially during Christmas season.school book – education – leermiddel – Whittington - school boek – children's education - children's literature - Dutch literature - manners and morals - folklore - legend Original cardboard binding, 16.5 x 11.1 cm. Some foxing.

Keywords: Children & Education|Children's books|United Kingdom