1800 Sacred Dramas: Chiefly Intended for Young Persons. The Subjects Taken from the Bible.

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Leather Binding, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Twelfth edition. First published in 1782. Written for the enjoyment of children. A collection of dramas featuring characters from the Bible, intended for the use and learning of children, bound with 'Sensibility, A Poem'. This charming collection highlights well-known biblical tales to teach children about religion in a fun and informative way. Stories mentioned include David and Goliath, Moses in the Bulrushes and the story of Daniel. Written by Hannah More, an English religious writer, poet, playwright and anti-slavery campaigner. A chief member of the London literary elite, More was in the same circles as the likes of Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds.