Keele Holds One of the Oldest Children's Books Known in Existence
March 01, 2018
March 01, 2018
STAFFORDSHIRE, England, March 1 -- Keele University issued the following news release:
A 17th century children's book held at Keele University Library is one of the oldest in the world.
The book, A Guide to the Childe and Youth, was published 42 years before any other known surviving copy and falls within the incunable period of British children's literature, dating back to 1667.
In celebration of World Book Day, Dr Nick Seager, a Senior Lecturer . . .
A 17th century children's book held at Keele University Library is one of the oldest in the world.
The book, A Guide to the Childe and Youth, was published 42 years before any other known surviving copy and falls within the incunable period of British children's literature, dating back to 1667.
In celebration of World Book Day, Dr Nick Seager, a Senior Lecturer . . .