The accounts of old-time child life gathered for this book are wholly unconscious and full of honesty and simplicity, not only from the attitude of the child, but from that of his parents, guardians, and friends. The records have been made from affectionate interest, not from scientific interest; no profound search has been made for motives or significance, but the proof they give of tenderness and affection in the family are beautiful to read and to know. - Summary taken from Foreword of book.
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Dedication and Foreword
10:27 - Chapter 2
Babyhood
52:23 - Chapter 3
Children's Dress
55:18 - Chapter 4
Schools and School Life
44:13 - Chapter 5
Women Teachers and Girl Scholars
52:02 - Chapter 6
Hornbook and Primer
23:04 - Chapter 7
School-books
32:21 - Chapter 8
Penmanship and Letters
26:55 - Chapter 9
Diaries and Commonplace Books
25:08 - Chapter 10
Childish Precocity
29:31 - Chapter 11
Oldtime Discipline
34:47 - Chapter 12
Manners and Courtesy
31:48 - Chapter 13
Religious Thought and Training
40:59 - Chapter 14
Religious Books
27:27 - Chapter 15
Story and Picture Books
1:06:00 - Chapter 16
Children's Diligence
29:49 - Chapter 17
Needlecraft and Decorative Arts
33:28 - Chapter 18
Games and Pastimes
34:47 - Chapter 19
Children's Toys
21:29 - Chapter 20
Flower Lore of Children
46:01