The first edition of this work on children by Alice Meynell in the original illustrated gilt cloth.In the publisher's original blue cloth with gilt illustrations to the front board.With an illustrated title page and illuminated letters. This work was written by British writer, editor and suffragist Alice Meynell. Meynell had eight children, and wrote this work on the subject, discussing illness, hair colour and the general experience of raising children.With illustrated publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth very rare to find. Externally smart,bright gilt, light stains. Internally very good condition. Uncommon. Chiudi