The Water Babies Charles Kingsley First Edition

The water babies a fairy tale for a land baby is a children s novel by the reverend charles kingsley.

The water babies charles kingsley first edition. From wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Written in 1862 1863 as a serial for macmillan s magazine it was first published in its entirety in 1863. 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. More information about this seller contact this seller 5.

It was written as part satire in support of charles darwin s the origin of species. The water babies a fairy tale for a land baby is a children s novel by charles kingsley. Written in 1862 63 as a serial for macmillan s magazine it was first published in its entirety in 1863. There is a sticker pull off on the front cover but the wear is very minimal.

Green cloth with very sunned spine and cover edges and stain to centre of front cover cloth some water marks to back cover. 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. Slight cock to spine. It was written as part satire in support of charles darwin s the origin of species.

I would highly recommend it. This book is in good condition with some noticeable signs of aging and wear. It is advertised as annotated. First my single star is not for the book itself which i have known and loved since my childhood but only for this edition.

Minor foxing to eps. 1853261483 paperback published in 1994 kindle edition published in 2011 0143105094 paperback published in 2008 k. Written in 1862 63 as a serial for macmillan s magazine it was first published in its entirety in 1863. Child labor was the norm and many children were crippled for life due to labor practices.

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. Heath robinson illustrator 3 42 rating details 7 806 ratings 519 reviews. Editions for the water babies. 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.

12mo over 6 7 tall. The water babies a fairy tale for a land baby is a children s novel by charles kingsley. This is the second time i have read this book. 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.