TRIMMER, Sarah. Some Account of the Life and Writings of Mrs Trimmer, with original letters, and meditations and prayers, selected from her journal. FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. Printed for F.C. & J. Rivington, & J. Johnson & Co.; & J. Hatchard by Law & Gilbert. 1814
Front. port. vol. I with some offsetting. Neatly rebound in marbled boards, brown cloth spine, paper labels. Contemp. signature of G. Merry on titlepage vol. I. v.g.
¶Trimmer, 1741-1810, educationalist & writer for children, best remembered for her pioneering schools in Brentford. 'Never was there a more dutiful and affectionate wife, never a tenderer or better mother!' (Preface.)
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