Children's Section Bibliography
1. Carman, T. (published by). The Lilliputian Magazine, or The Young Gentleman & Lady's Golden Library: being an attempt to mend the world, or render the society of man more amiable, & to establish the plainness, simplicity, virtue and wisdom of the Golden Age . . . (London, printed for the society, 1751-52)
2. Defoe, Daniel. Robinson Crusoe: The story of a man's struggle and adventures, after having been shipwrecked on an island. (London, 1719).
4. Hall, Samuel (printed and sold by). The History of Master Jacky and Miss Harriot: parents' address to their children, didactic stories featuring characters Jacky and Harriot, along with a few maxims for the improvement of the mind. (Boston, 1799).
5. Hill, John. On the Management and Education of Children: a series of letters written by John Hill under the pseudonym Juliana-Susannah Seymour; letters concern health and education of children and are addressed to Mrs. Seymour's niece; part of a series entitled Marriage, Sex, and the Family in England (1660-1800). (Originally printed in London for R. Baldwin, 1754).
6. Hofland, Barbara Hoole. Matilda, or, the Barbadoes Girl: a tale for young people / by the author of The clergyman's widow and family . . . (Philidelphia, 1817). While the story of Matilda comes shortly after the 18th century, it is still a prime and relevant example of a Foundling Story.
7. Nelson, James. An Essay on the Government of Children: essays concerning the development of good health, manners and education for children in the 18th century; part of a series entitled Marriage, Sex and the Family in England (1660-1800). (Originally published in London; Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1756).
8. Pickering, Samuel F. Jr. Moral Instruction and Fiction for Children, 1719-1820: an overview of children's stories and didactic fiction of the 18th century. (Athens; University of Georgia Press, 1993).
9. Richardson, Samuel. Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded: the story of a young woman and her struggles to preserve her virtue. (London: Samuel Richardson, 1742).
10. Trimmer, Mrs. Sarah. The Servant's Friend: an exemplary tale; designed to enforce the religious instructions given at Sunday and other charity schools, by pointing out the practical application of them in a state of service. (London: printed for T. Longman; G.G.J and J. Robinson; and J. Johnson, 1787).
11. Newberry, John. The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes: the story of an impoverished girl and her success in bettering herself through education. (London: John Newbery, 1765).