About “A Little Pretty Pocket‐Book, Intended for the Inſtruction and Amuſement of Little Maſter Tommy, and Pretty Miſs Polly.”
A Little Pretty Pocket-Book is a 1744 children's book written by British publisher John Newbery. It was intended for the amusement of children, specifically "Little Master Tommy and Pretty Miss Polly." The book includes two letters from the character Jack the Giant Killer. It is one of Newbery's early works and is considered a significant piece in the history of children's literature. The title reflects its purpose as a small, portable book designed for young readers. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- 1744
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