The Juvenile Gem

Juvenile Literature

The Juvenile Gem

New York: Huestis & Cozans, [1850-1852]

Huestis & Cozans were New York publishers who specialized in children’s books from about 1845 to 1860. The Juvenile Gem consists of seven stories, each with a separate title page, including “The Pretty Primer,” “Old Mother Mitten and Her Funny Kitten,” “Story of the Little Drummer,” “The Picture Book,” “The Funny Book,” and “The Two Sisters.” But our favorite is “The Adventures of Mr. Tom Plump,” a comic overland narrative, told in pictures. Tom, our hero, runs away from home, dreaming of gold and riches in California. As a result of his journey and adventures in the West he loses weight as well as his newly-found fortune. He returns to his home in the East, marries, and gains back all his lost pounds. He then dies by falling off a bridge and drowning. We are not aware of the moral of the tale!

New York: Huestis & Cozans, [1850-1852]

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1850-1852

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