A Short Catechism for Young Children

Philadelphia: American Sunday School Union, 1827. Good. Early edition; 4 x 2 3/4; pp. [1], 4-52; brown wraps, illustrated with woodcuts and ornamental border; a bit of fading and spotting to wraps and mild discolored spot to upper corner of pages (not affecting text); thin, closed cut to lower half of spine; in good condition.Written by Scottish minister and author John Brown (1722 - 1787), this particular, charming catechism edition, geared towards small children, summarized the principles of Christian religion in simple, question-and-answer format.