Albert Girard - Nos Petits Amis - 1889

A captivating edition in its beautiful publisher's binding and illustrated with 48 engravings of this educational and moral work for the youth, designed to awaken in children curiosity, sensitivity, and respect for the familiar animals that share the daily lives of people -

Through a sequence of tales, vivid descriptions and accessible observations, the author presents the main domestic and wild animals that young readers are likely to encounter, such as dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, squirrels, bees, and various farm and country animals -

Each chapter highlights the physical characteristics, living habits, diet, behaviors, distinctive qualities and the role of these animals in nature or with humans, while emphasizing the bonds of affection, loyalty and cooperation that can arise between them and human beings -

Albert Girard does not limit himself to a simple naturalistic description, but uses each anecdote to convey moral teachings based on kindness, responsibility, work, patience, solidarity and respect for all forms of life -

Albert Girard - Nos Petits Amis - 1889 - Jouvet et Cie -
152 pages,

Good condition of the binding, the book in its full red publisher's cardboard binding illustrated, light signs of wear, some minor defects on the cover, worn spine caps, worn corners, gilded edges, a smooth ornate spine, gilded title, the first cover nicely illustrated in color and titled, pretty black motif at the center of the back cover -

Good interior condition, browning, a beautiful vignette on the title page, the volume enriched with 48 black-and-white engravings in-text and out-of-text including a frontispiece and preceded by a letter from Mr. Louis Ratisbonne, blue endpapers in very good condition, a fine copy -

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