Meigs, Cornelia,  1884-1973, <br/><br/>
A critical history of children's literature :  a survey of children's books in English from earliest times to the present / 
prepared in 4 pts. by Cornelia Meigs [and others] Decorations by Vera Bock. 
 - xxiv , 624 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographies. 
<br/><br/>Introduction, by H. S. Commager.--Roots in the past: up to 1840, by C. Meigs.--Widening Horizons: 1840-1890, by A. Eaton.--A rightful heritage: 1890-1920, by E. Nesbitt.--The golden age: 1920-1950, by R. H. Viguers. 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>53010828  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Children's literature, English--History and criticism.<br/>Children--Books and reading--English-speaking countries.<br/>Illustrated children's books<br/> Children's literature --Bibliography<br/>Children--Books and reading
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN1009.A1  / M4 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>809