Tales and Illustrations, Chiefly Intended for Young Persons. by Charlotte Elizabeth [Tonna] - 1843.

New York:: John S Taylor and Company, 1843.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: dark maroon boards, blind stamped decorations, gilt spine text and decoration; owner's gift inscription on a thin piece of paper pasted to the front paste down endpaper; moderate foxing throughout; the hinges are sound; well rubbed at the corners and spine ends: Fair condition.. 16mo (about 6 inches tall) . Description: Charlotte Elizabeth [Tonna] (1790-1846) began her writing career in Ireland in the mid 1820s, writing tracts for religious societies. She had a successful career, this was published just three years before her death. These children's stories are quite moralistic and religious in nature.