This Volume Contains Multiple Books As Follows
The Cottager's Friend And Guide Of The Young For The Years 1841 (Vol V - 196 Pages) and 1845 (Vol IX - 196 Pages) (
Includes full article on the Ornithorynchus; or Water-Mole Of New South Wales Illustrated
)
Published by John Mason: London 1841 & 1845
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An Earnest Persuasive To The Serious Observance On The Lords Day (
RARE
)
By A Minister Of The Church Of England
Printed for F.C. & J. Rivington: London
1820
(12 Pages)
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A Historical Sketch Of The English Versions Of The Holy Bible
Printed by Mills, Jowett And Mills: Fleet Street (24 Pages)
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The Pensioner (From An American Publication)
Published by John Mason: London (12 Pages)
"The Cottager's Friend, published by John Mason in the 1840s, is a moral and religious tract aimed at rural and working-class readers, offering spiritual encouragement, practical advice, and accessible Christian teaching. Written in a simple, direct style, the book addresses everyday concerns of cottagers—such as family life, poverty, labor, and illness—through a biblical lens. It emphasizes the virtues of humility, hard work, gratitude, and faith, often using parables, short narratives, and Scripture-based reflections to illustrate its messages. The tone is compassionate and pastoral, seeking to uplift readers while gently guiding them toward a life of Christian devotion.
Beyond its religious instruction, The Cottager's Friend also reflects the broader social and evangelical mission of the time, particularly the efforts of the Religious Tract Society to reach the lower classes with moral literature. It promotes literacy, temperance, and Sabbath observance, while subtly reinforcing Victorian ideals of domestic order and social responsibility. Though modest in appearance, the book played a role in shaping the spiritual and moral outlook of 19th-century rural England, offering comfort and counsel to those often overlooked by mainstream educational and religious institutions."
General wear, rub through and scuffing to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions with pencil summary of notes of volumes contained on front blank endpaper. Pages clean and well presented with pleasant age toning. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice copy of multiple desirable volumes including at least 1 Australian reference in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
