Book Synopsis
Each story contains a gem, Which may be lodged in the young mind And will prove a treasure
When parents buy a book for their children, they will ask, Is it a good book? and What does it contain? This is right, and it would be well for our children to read those book only which instruct the mind and regulate the affections.
By this series of stories, the compiler has had in view principally the instruction of young people. He has aimed to select and prepare such as will convey a moral lesson and suggest reflections to young readers, by which they may be led to see the importance of forming virtuous habits, and of cultivating kind and benevolent feelings towards other, -- obedience to parents, respect for the aged, and tenderness to animals and birds. It is hoped that the representation of those virtues which exhibit beauty of character by a familiar story will be the means of doing some good. If an instructive lesson will make good impressions upon the minds of young readers......