1852 Songs for the Little Ones at Home American Tract Society Antique Book

Published in 1852 by the American Tract Society of New York, Songs for the Little Ones at Home captures the moral and sentimental tone of mid-19th century American childhood. Created during an era when children’s books were meant to both instruct and delight, it features hand-colored engravings and verses promoting faith, humility, and virtue.

The American Tract Society was a leading publisher of religious and educational works, distributing millions of moral tales throughout the United States. This volume, originally entered for copyright by M. O. Ward, includes selections from “Hastings’ Nursery Songs” and represents the Society’s mission to nurture Christian character through literature.

Bound in deep blue embossed cloth with an ornate gilt vignette of a mother and children, this edition reflects the fine craftsmanship typical of the 1850s. The pages are bordered, toned with age, and delicately illustrated, preserving the charm of an authentic Victorian children’s book.

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