This is a work of meticulous scholarship, detailed in content, succinct in style and format. Each chapter covers a particular time period and opens with sections on historical background, development of books, and treatment of children. . . . Highly recommended for children's literature research and reference collections. Library Journal
- ISBN10 0313221642
- ISBN13 9780313221644
- Publish Date 19 December 1980
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 15 June 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Greenwood Press
- Edition Annotated edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 592
- Language English