The Hewins lectures, 1947-1962
Title:
The Hewins lectures, 1947-1962
Author:
Andrews, Siri
Physical Description:
xii, 375 pages ; 25 cm
Series:
Caroline M. Hewins lectures.
General Note:
Some of the lectures published separately as: Caroline M. Hewins lectures.
Contents:
From Rollo to Tom Sawyer / The travelogue storybook of the nineteenth century / Caroline M. Hewins and books for children / The youth's companion as recalled by a staff member / The neighborhood stories of Mrs. A.D.T. Whitney / Jacob Abbott : a goodly heritage / Eliza Orne White and her books for children / Laura E. Richards, joyous companion / A nineteenth century plan for reading : the American Sunday School movement / Lucretia P. Hale and The Peterkin papers / Susan Coolidge, 1835-1905 / Authors who began in "St. Nicholas" / Kate Douglas Wiggin / The folklore of New England / Rachel Field
Abstract:
Fifteen lectures which invite both a backward and a forward look at children's literature. All but one of the lectures are on some lectures are on some aspect of writing for children, the one exception is that on New England folklore.
Genre:
Added Uniform Title:
Caroline M. Hewins lectures