A History of Children's Reading and Literature: The Commonwealth and International Library: Library and Technical Information Division

Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page v List of Illustrations, Pages ix-x Preface, Pages xi-xiii CHAPTER 1 - Light in the Darkness 1740–1830, Pages 1-13 CHAPTER 2 - The Dawn of Literacy 1830–1850, Pages 14-29 CHAPTER 3 - Reading for Pleasure 1830–1860, Pages 30,30a,31-37 CHAPTER 4 - School Libraries 1830–1850, Pages 38-43 CHAPTER 5 - The Stagnant Years in Education 1850–1870, Pages 44-49 CHAPTER 6 - Books in Schools 1850–1870, Pages 50-59 CHAPTER 7 - School and Public Libraries 1850–1870, Pages 60-64 CHAPTER 8 - The Golden Years of Children's Literature Part I 1860–1890, Pages 65-81 CHAPTER 9 - Elementary Education For All 1870–1902, Pages 82-88 CHAPTER 10 - School Books and Literacy 1870–1902, Pages 89-99 CHAPTER 11 - School Libraries 1870–1902, Pages 100-107 CHAPTER 12 - Public Libraries for Children 1870–1902, Pages 108-118 CHAPTER 13 - The Golden Years of Children's Literature Part II 1890–1920, Pages 119-120,120a,121-126 CHAPTER 14 - Educational Progress and Practice 1902–1918, Pages 127-135 CHAPTER 15 - Libraries for Children 1902–1919, Pages 136-146 CHAPTER 16 - Years of Decision in Education 1918–1945, Pages 147-159 CHAPTER 17 - Mediocrity and Escapism in Children's Literature 1920–1945, Pages 160-171 CHAPTER 18 - Libraries for Children 1919–1945, Pages 172-181 CHAPTER 19 - Secondary Education For All 1945–1965, Pages 182-191 CHAPTER 20 - A Second Golden Age in Children's Literature 1945–1965, Pages 192-204 CHAPTER 21 - Libraries For Children 1945–1965, Pages 205-214 CHAPTER 22 - Literacy For All, Pages 215-219 Select Bibliography, Pages 220-222 Index, Pages 223-233