Children's Rights and The Republic of Childhood Vols. I-III (Four matching volumes all inscribed by Wiggin to her husband)
- SIGNED
- Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1896
1. Children's Rights: A Book of Nursery Logic. Boston & New York: [Riverside Press for] Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1893. Fifth thousand. Inscribed on ffep, "George, From Kate, 1894."
2. Froebel's Gifts (The Republic of Childhood Vol. I). Boston & New York: [The Riverside Press for] Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1896. First edition. Inscribed on ffep, "To my husband on Christmas Day 1895, Kate Douglas Wiggin."
3. Froebel's Occupations (The Republic of Childhood Vol. II). Boston & New York: [Riverside Press for] Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1896. First edition. Inscribed on ffep, "G.C.R. From K.D.W., Christmas 1896."
4. Kindergarten Principles and Practice (The Republic of Childhood Vol. III). Boston & New York: [Riverside Press for] Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1896. First edition. Inscribed on ffep, "G.C.R. From K.D.W. Christmas 1896."
A beautifully-bound set from the children's author and educator with very personal inscriptions to her second husband, an enthusiastic supporter of her work. With these volumes she promoted the kindergarten movement in America.
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Title
Children's Rights and The Republic of Childhood Vols. I-III (Four matching volumes all inscribed by Wiggin to her husband)
Author
Wiggin, Kate Douglas; Nora A. Smith
Condition
Unknown
Publisher
Houghton, Mifflin and Company: Boston
Date
1896