Little Arthur's History of England

This highly popular two-volume work of history for children, first published in 1835, is reissued here in a single volume.

This highly popular children's history of England by the author and traveller Maria Callcott (1785–1842) was first published in two volumes in 1835. Written as a series of stories of heroism and patriotism as told to 'Little Arthur', the work is reissued here in a single volume.This children's history of England by Maria Callcott (1785–1842) was written as though she were telling a series of stories to a young boy known as 'Little Arthur'. Having travelled widely during her first marriage, publishing accounts under the name Maria Graham, she had become an invalid by 1831 owing to a burst blood vessel. Nevertheless, she continued her literary activity and became best known for this highly popular work. The first edition, published by John Murray in two volumes in 1835, is reissued here in a single volume. In the course of the century after its appearance, the book went through seventy editions and sold some 80,000 copies. Its success stemmed partly from its romantic and patriotic depiction of the protagonists of English history. Also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection are Callcott's travel journals describing her time in India, Brazil and Chile.