All True: Records Of Peril & Adventure By Sea & Land - A Book Of Sunday Reading For The Young
By Dr Macaulay
Published by Hodder & Stoughton: London 1879 1st Edition
SCARCE BOOK
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All True: Records of Peril & Adventure by Sea & Land by Dr. Macaulay (1879) is a collection of thrilling, real-life accounts intended to both entertain and morally instruct young readers. Each story recounts extraordinary feats of bravery, endurance, and survival, drawn from true events experienced by explorers, sailors, soldiers, and missionaries across the globe. The book emphasizes Christian values such as courage, faith, self-sacrifice, and providence, often highlighting how moral strength and trust in God helped individuals overcome life-threatening situations.
Written in an engaging yet earnest style typical of Victorian-era children's literature, the stories span a variety of dramatic settings—from shipwrecks in stormy seas to dangerous encounters in remote wildernesses. The book serves both as an adventure reader and a moral guide, offering young readers examples of heroism and virtue under pressure. With its blend of action, history, and faith-based lessons, All True reflects the 19th-century ideal of character-building through literature, making it a compelling piece of Sunday reading in its time."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown (now protected with clear mylar sleeve). Includes all 11 illustration plates + frontis as called for (2 not in correct order). Age marking to endpapers and some light foxing present. Binding in good shape with no loose pages. A nice copy of a scarce maritime adventure book in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
