The Water Babies Charles Kingsley First Edition

The waterbabies by charles kingsley is not only a fairy story it is also a commentary on social conditions during the industrial revolution in england.

The water babies charles kingsley first edition.

This book is in good condition with some noticeable signs of aging and wear. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. The water babies a fairy tale for a land baby is a children s novel by the reverend charles kingsley. Written in 1862 1863 as a serial for macmillan s magazine it was first published in its entirety in 1863.

From wikipedia the free encyclopedia. It was written as part satire in support of charles darwin s the origin of species. There is a sticker pull off on the front cover but the wear is very minimal. Written in 1862 63 as a serial for macmillan s magazine it was first published in its entirety in 1863.

While engaged in this dreadful task he loses his way and emerges in the bedroom of ellie the young daughter of the house who mistakes him for a thief. Minor foxing to eps. Water babies is a classic some of kingsley s descriptive prose is just gorgeous and it s possibly one of my favourite stories of all time. The book was extremely popular in england and was a mainstay of british children s literature for many decades but eventually fell out of favour in part due to its prejudices common at the time against irish.

1853261483 paperback published in 1994 kindle edition published in 2011 0143105094 paperback published in 2008 k. It is advertised as annotated. Editions for the water babies. Green cloth with very sunned spine and cover edges and stain to centre of front cover cloth some water marks to back cover.

12mo over 6 7 tall. I would highly recommend it. Slight cock to spine. It was written as part satire in support of charles darwin s the origin of species.

Tom a poor orphan is employed by the villainous chimney sweep grimes to climb up inside flues to clear away the soot. Heath robinson illustrator 3 42 rating details 7 806 ratings 519 reviews. This is the second time i have read this book. The book was extremely popular during its day and was a mainstay of children s literature through the 1920s but eventually fell out of favor in part due to its prejudices against irish jews catholics blacks americans and the poor.

Seller inventory 901048. Child labor was the norm and many children were crippled for life due to labor practices. The water babies a fairy tale for a land baby is a children s novel by charles kingsley. The water babies a fairy tale for a land baby is a children s novel by charles kingsley.