Sherwood, Mary Martha 1775-1851
Overview
| Works: | 962 works in 4,868 publications in 8 languages and 19,702 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Short stories Literature Poetry Biographies Christian fiction Domestic fiction History Sunday school literature |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Creator, Arranger, Other, Composer, Contributor |
| Classifications: | PR5449.S4, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Mary Martha Sherwood
- The life and times of Mrs. Sherwood (1775-1851) : from the diaries of Captain and Mrs. Sherwood by Mary Martha Sherwood( Book )
- Mrs. Sherwood and her books for children : a study by Margaret Nancy Cutt( Book )
- The life of Mrs. Sherwood : (chiefly autobiographical) with extracts from Mr. Sherwood's journal during his imprisonment in France & residence in India by Mary Martha Sherwood( Book )
- An apology : the Protestant Episcopal society for the Promotion of evangelical knowledge: its origin, constitution, tendencies and work ; submitted to the impartial judgment of the members of the Protestant Episcopal church by C. W Andrews( )
- The state of mind of Mrs. Sherwood : a study by Naomi Royde-Smith( Book )
- Heroines of our time : being sketches of the lives of eminent women, with examples of their benevolent works, truthful lives and noble deeds by Joseph Johnson( )
- Ho mikros Henrikos kai ho phoreus tou. by Mary Martha Sherwood( )
- The life of Mrs. Sherwood by Mary Martha Sherwood( )
- The Fairchild family by Mary Martha Sherwood( Book )
- Pioneer women. Third series: Mrs. Sherwood, Isabella Bird, Mary Kingsley, Gertrude Bell by Margaret E Tabor( Book )
- The life of Mrs. Sherwood, the author of 'The Fairchild family', etc by Isabella Gilchrist( Book )
- Annie Child : the youthful friend of Henry Martyn, Bishop Corrie, and Mrs. Sherwood( )
- Mrs Sherwood : 'So rich in Children' : a biography of the 19th century children's writer Mrs M.M. Sherwood (1775-1851) with excerpts from Captain Sherwood's diaries by Barbara Eaton( Book )
- The state of mind of Mrs. Sherwood by Naomi Royde-Smith( Book )
- Five women of England by Meade Middleton( Book )
- Mrs Sherwood by Margaret E Tabor( Book )
- In their own time : footnotes to social history by Margaret Nancy Cutt( Book )
- Five women of England by Fannie H Bent( Book )
- Imperialism as presented to nineteenth-century British children through stories about India by Audrey Sotendahl( Book )
- Autograph travel diary by Lucy Sherwood( )
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Most widely held works by
Mary Martha Sherwood
The history of little Henry and his bearer by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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181 editions published between 1800 and 1982 in 5 languages and held by 1,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
181 editions published between 1800 and 1982 in 5 languages and held by 1,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Oxford book of children's stories by
Jan, Comp Mark(
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4 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in English and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories written for children over the past 250 years by such authors as Louisa May Alcott, Rudyard Kipling, Carl Sandburg, Joan Aiken, and Rose Guy
4 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in English and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories written for children over the past 250 years by such authors as Louisa May Alcott, Rudyard Kipling, Carl Sandburg, Joan Aiken, and Rose Guy
Little Henry and his bearer by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
)
62 editions published between 1820 and 1967 in 4 languages and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
62 editions published between 1820 and 1967 in 4 languages and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The lady of the manor. Being a series of conversations on the subject of confirmation. Intended for the use of the middle
and higher ranks of young females by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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64 editions published between 1823 and 1860 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the third volume of Mary Martha Sherwood's The Lady of the Manor. The book was intended to instruct young women on how to lead devout lives
64 editions published between 1823 and 1860 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the third volume of Mary Martha Sherwood's The Lady of the Manor. The book was intended to instruct young women on how to lead devout lives
Brotherly love : shewing that as merely human it may not always be depended upon by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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21 editions published between 1851 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1851 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The little woodman and his dog Caesar by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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92 editions published between 1818 and 1915 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale about a young boy who is deserted in the woods by his seven selfish brothers after their father, a woodcutter, dies. The boy survives with the help of Caesar, his dog, and many years later is reunited with his brothers, wood-cutters who have now lost their livelihood. They ask his forgiveness and he charitably makes it possible for them to live and prosper
92 editions published between 1818 and 1915 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale about a young boy who is deserted in the woods by his seven selfish brothers after their father, a woodcutter, dies. The boy survives with the help of Caesar, his dog, and many years later is reunited with his brothers, wood-cutters who have now lost their livelihood. They ask his forgiveness and he charitably makes it possible for them to live and prosper
Shanty the blacksmith : a tale of other times by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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26 editions published between 1836 and 2011 in English and held by 362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shanty the Blacksmith, published in 1835, is one of Sherwood's works from her later period
26 editions published between 1836 and 2011 in English and held by 362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shanty the Blacksmith, published in 1835, is one of Sherwood's works from her later period
The history of the Fairchild family or, The child's manual : being a collection of stories calculated to show the importance
and effects of a religious education by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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92 editions published between 1818 and 2008 in English and held by 295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The exploits of a British family whose children, while frequently involved in misbehavior, are taught the error of their ways with strong doses of Christian doctrine
92 editions published between 1818 and 2008 in English and held by 295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The exploits of a British family whose children, while frequently involved in misbehavior, are taught the error of their ways with strong doses of Christian doctrine
The infant's progress : from the valley of destruction to everlasting glory by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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57 editions published between 1821 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sherwood's The Infant's Progress is her adaptation of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. In the story, Sherwood uses a child named In-Bred-Sin to represent original sin. In-Bred-Sin tempts children throughout their pilgrimage to Heaven. Allegories like these are common in Sherwood's writings
57 editions published between 1821 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sherwood's The Infant's Progress is her adaptation of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. In the story, Sherwood uses a child named In-Bred-Sin to represent original sin. In-Bred-Sin tempts children throughout their pilgrimage to Heaven. Allegories like these are common in Sherwood's writings
Children's literature : an anthology, 1801-1902 by
Peter Hunt(
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This anthology of nineteenth-century English-language children's literature from Great Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada, bringing together over 120 works, including poems, stories and extracts from novels. All texts are introduced with contextualizing headnotes and are organized chronologically; they can also be referenced by theme, genre, author and country
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This anthology of nineteenth-century English-language children's literature from Great Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada, bringing together over 120 works, including poems, stories and extracts from novels. All texts are introduced with contextualizing headnotes and are organized chronologically; they can also be referenced by theme, genre, author and country
The flowers of the forest by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
)
47 editions published between 1828 and 1887 in English and French and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
47 editions published between 1828 and 1887 in English and French and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stories explanatory of the church catechism by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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52 editions published between 1817 and 2010 in English and held by 243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl living in India learns about Biblical teachings
52 editions published between 1817 and 2010 in English and held by 243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl living in India learns about Biblical teachings
Margarita. A novel : In four volumes. By the author of Traditions by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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12 editions published between 1799 and 2009 in English and held by 211 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1799 and 2009 in English and held by 211 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Think before you act by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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22 editions published between 1845 and 1877 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1845 and 1877 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of the Fairchild family by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
Book
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29 editions published between 1800 and 2010 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The exploits of a British family whose children, while frequently involved in misbehavior, are taught the error of their ways with strong doses of Christian doctrine
29 editions published between 1800 and 2010 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The exploits of a British family whose children, while frequently involved in misbehavior, are taught the error of their ways with strong doses of Christian doctrine
Juliana Oakley : a tale by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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46 editions published between 1825 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juliana Oakley tells the story of a young woman who, through terribly tragedy and adversity, learns more about herself. The story is told from the perspective of the title character
46 editions published between 1825 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juliana Oakley tells the story of a young woman who, through terribly tragedy and adversity, learns more about herself. The story is told from the perspective of the title character
History of Emily and her brothers by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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29 editions published between 1818 and 1981 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tale of three middle-class siblings who, upon coming across a poor family without a bible, endeavour to 'earn' three shillings from their father to purchase one. He sets them the challenge of learning chapters of the bible by heart
29 editions published between 1818 and 1981 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tale of three middle-class siblings who, upon coming across a poor family without a bible, endeavour to 'earn' three shillings from their father to purchase one. He sets them the challenge of learning chapters of the bible by heart
The history of George Desmond by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
)
17 editions published between 1821 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes an interesting portrayal of the West Indies, nature and growing up, €The History of George Desmond is one of Mary Martha Sherwood's few young adult novels
17 editions published between 1821 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes an interesting portrayal of the West Indies, nature and growing up, €The History of George Desmond is one of Mary Martha Sherwood's few young adult novels
Jamie Gordon, or, The orphan by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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13 editions published between 1851 and 1860 in English and held by 158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mary Martha Sherwood frequently wrote about orphans in her young adult novels. Jamie Gordon tells the story of the title character, an orphan who has grown up on military bases
13 editions published between 1851 and 1860 in English and held by 158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mary Martha Sherwood frequently wrote about orphans in her young adult novels. Jamie Gordon tells the story of the title character, an orphan who has grown up on military bases
History of Henry Fairchild and Charles Trueman by
Mary Martha Sherwood(
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17 editions published between 1819 and 1980 in English and held by 151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1819 and 1980 in English and held by 151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- A. L. O. E. 1821-1893
- Day, Thomas 1748-1789
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Anti-Catholicism Boys Brothers Brothers and sisters Children's literature Children's stories Children's stories, English Children and death Children--Conduct of life Children--Conversion to Christianity Children--Death Children--Death--Religious aspects Children--Religious life Christian converts from Hinduism Christian education Christian education of children Christian life Church of England Clergy Conduct of life Confirmation Conversion Dogs Dreams England Evangelicalism Evangelists Faith Families France Funeral rites and ceremonies Governesses Grandmothers Human-animal relationships India Manners and customs Missions Opera Orphans Parent and child Protestantism Religious education Romanies Sherwood, Henry, Sherwood, Mary Martha, Sin Students Sunday school literature Women Women missionaries
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Alternative Names
A. Mary Martha Sherwood
Author of Ayah and lady 1775-1851
Author of Frank Beauchamp 1775-1851
Author of Grandma Parker 1775-1851
Author of Henry and his bearer 1775-1851
Author of Lily Douglass 1775-1851
Author of Little Henry and his bearer 1775-1851
Author of Sisterly love 1775-1851
Author of Social tales 1775-1851
Author of The history of the Fairchild family 1775-1851
Author of The stories explanatory of the church catechism 1775-1851
Author of Traditions 1775-1851
Author of Uncle Manners 1775-1851
Ayah and lady, Author of 1775-1851
Butt, Mary Martha.
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Fairchild family, Author of the 1775-1851
Frank Beauchamp, Author of 1775-1851
Grandma Parker, Author of 1775-1851
Henry and his bearer, Author of 1775-1851
Lily Douglass, Author of 1775-1851
Little Henry and his bearer, Author of 1775-1851
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