The Edgeworth, Maria 1768-1849 creator Fraser, Francis Arthur 1846-1924 text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of children's stories published in 1796. This pioneering work features moral tales like "Lazy Lawrence," "The Purple Jar," and "The False Key" that captivated young Victorian readers, including Queen Victoria herself. Edgeworth's influential stories blend entertainment with instruction, establishing a template for children's literature that would inspire generations. The collection grew through multiple editions, adding new tales and even a play for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The orphans -- Lazy Lawrence -- The false key -- Simple Susan -- The white pigeon -- The birthday present -- Eton Montem -- Forgive and forget -- Waste not, want not -- Old poz -- The mimic -- The barring out, or, party spirit -- The bracelets -- The little merchants -- Tarlton -- The basket woman. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Parent%27s_Assistant Release date is 2003-01-01 This eBook was produced by Les Bowler Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories PR PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3655 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3655 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133115.0 3655