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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE CRIMEAN WAR
A book titled ' From ALMA to Sebastopol: the Story of the Crimean War. A stirring record of the bravery of British Troops.' Publlished London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 129 - 144 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, the crimean war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, from alma to sebastopol, the story of the crimean war, the crimean war, britain, british history, english history, war, advertisements, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE STORY OF KING CHARLES'S FOLLY
A book titled ' The Arrest of the Five Members: the Story of King Charles's folly. A record of the stirring events which led to the Great Civil War.' Publilshed London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 689 - 704 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, the arrest of the five members:the story of king charles's folly, civil war, england, english history, advertisements, book, books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FROM THE BLACK HOLE TO PLASSEY
A book titled ' From The Black Hole to Plassey: The Story of England's supremacy in Bengal. A record of that momentous epoch when the vast empire of India was won for England.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 273 - 288 pgs. (ill.). This book is one of a series of ' 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series. Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for thepeople, historical series, history, england, english history, india, indian history, from the black hole to plassey, advertisements, book, books, the story of england's supremacy in bengal, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: REIGN OF TERROR
A book titled ' The Reign of Terror: The Story of the French Revolution, 1792. A stirring Naration of that terrible time when a Raging Mob ruled Paris.' Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 641 - 656 pgs.(ill.). This book is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Book's for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, french history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, the french revolution, french history, france, revolution, reign of terror, advertisements, paris, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 9TH OF THERMIDOR
A book titled 'The 9th of Thermidor. The Story of The End of the Reign of Terror. The Downfall of the Jacobin Party in France.' Published London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 705 - 720 (ill). This book is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, french history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, france, french history, jacobin party, advertisements, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: VENGEANCE OF '89
A book titled. ' The Vengeance of '89: The Story of The Fall of the Bastille. A Period when the oppressed French People rose in rebellion, as one man and overturned the tyranny of the Middle Ages.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 481 - 496 pgs. (ill.). This book is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the bastille, lydia chancellor, collection, book, books, rebellion, war, french history, france, the fall of the bastille, ward & lock's penny books for the people, history, historical series, biography, ward & lock's penny books for the people - biographical series, advertisements, the bastille, biographical series, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE FIGHT AT FONTENOY
A book titled ' The Fight at Fontenoy. Its Causes and Results. The story of England's Chivalrous Enterprise on Behalf of Maria Theresa of Austria.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 369 - 384 pgs.(ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, fight at fontenoy, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biography, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, fight at fontenoy, english history, australian history, maria theresa of austria, advertisements, european history, book, books, penny books -
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Book - RANDOM THOUGHTS
A white book titled ' Random Thoughts,' by Elma Winslade Wells. Elma describes her years growing up in Bendigo and her life in the scouting movement. Printed by D.G. Walker Pty. Ltd, Bendigo, Vic. 1986. bottom left corner of the front cover has a number sticker, 0140 WEL.Elma Winslade Wellsbiography, family, elma winslade wells, bendigo, history, bendigo cubs and scouts, scouting, bendigo history, wells family, people, person, biography, bendigo community, broken hill, wellington, bendigo birds, camp hill primary school, education, bendigo district cubs, organisations, international travel, book, books. bottom left corner of the front cover has a number sticker, 0140 wel -
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Book - GRENFELL OF LABRADOR
Book, Les Gillies Collection, A blue hard covered book titled ''Grenfell of Labrador'' by James Johnston, FRHS, London. S.W. Pertridge & Co, Ltd. 8 & 9 Paternoster Row, 192 pages, with portraits, maps * 26 illustrations & 32 pages of catalogue. J.P.Ewen, J.AitkenJames Johnston F.R.H.S.biography -
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Book - DAVID LIVINGSTONE, 1912
Book, Les Gillies Collection. A green hardcovered book, with a portrait of a man on it,titled ''David Livingstone'': the man, the missionary, and the explorer'', by Edward Hume, 242 pages with portraits and illustrations. Published at 57 & 59 Ludgate Hill, E.C., by the Sunday School Union, London. St. Andrews G.O.C. Bendigo - Prize awarded to David Hodges for diligence, Class Senior Boys. W. Hodges - Teacher, S.Glover - Acting Superintendent. Date April 24- 1912.The G.O.C. Bendigo Donated by David A.Hodges, in 1933Edward Humebiography, family, david livingstone -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS
A book titled 'The Life of Charles Dickens the Great English Novelist. The fearless denouncer of meanness, tyranny and wrong. The eloquent advocate of gentleness, justice and right, who could unite with genial mirth the deepest lessons of wisdom and truth.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 513 - 528 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, charles dickens, lydia chancellor, collection, charles dickens, the life of charles dickens, person, individual, male, english literature, literature, writer, novelist, author, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF DANIEL O'CONNELL
A book titled 'The Life of Daniel O'Connell the Irish Liberator. The fearless champion of justice to Ireland. The advocate of his countrymen's rights through evil and through good report. The brave and fearless politician.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 209 - 224 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note. 2 copies.books, biography, daniel o'connell, lydia chancellor, collection, daniel o'connell, the life of daniel o'connell, male, person, individual, ireland, irish history, history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER SCOTT
A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Scott Novelist, Poet and Historian. One of the greatest and brightest of the sons of Scotland; whose genius ennobled his century, while his private virtues shed a lustre on the country he loved so well.' Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 401 - 415 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter scott, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter scott, the life of sir walter scott, writers, poets, poetry, history, historians, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward, lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, male, individual, person, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON
A book titled 'The Life of The Duke of Wellington the Iron king. The upholder of discipline and order, the victor of Assaye, Vittoria and Waterloo, the valiant servant of his king and country, who shielded England by his valour while his watchword was DUTY.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 273 - 288pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the duke of wellington, lydia chancellor, collection, the duke of wellington, iron duke, the life of the duke of wellington, person, individual, male, english history, british history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF VICTOR HUGO
A book titled ' The Life of Victor Hugo the great French poet, Statesman, Novelist, and Dramatist.'London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 721 - 736 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one pennyThere are also advertisements of note.books, biography, victor hugo, lydia chancellor, collection, victor hugo, the life of victor hugo, french history, france, poetry, novels, writing, authors, poets, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's historical series, male, penny books, individual, person, biographical series, famous people, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THOMAS A'BECKET
A book titled ' The Life of Thomas A'Becket The Martyr of Canterbury. The fearless champion of the position and dignity of the Church, against the influence of hostile nobles and the power of a king.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salilsbury Square, E.C. 337 - 352 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Biographical Series.' Price one penny.There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, thomas a'becket, lydia chancellor, collection, thomas a'becket, british history, english history, person, individual, male, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, the martyr of canterbury, advertisements, book, penny books, historical series, biographical series, the lifeof thomas a'becket, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
A book titled ' Alexander The Great King of Macedonia. The mightiest of conquerors and chiefs; one who spread Greek civilisation and culture throughout distant nations. The most consummate General and Commander of the Ancient World.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Sallisbury Square, E.C. 577 - 592 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Locks Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, alexander the great, lydia chancellor, collection, alexander the great, greece, macedonia, greek history, ancient world, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, male, person, individual, advertisements, biographical series, penny bopoks, the life of alexander the great -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALFRED THE GREAT
A book titled ' The Life of Alfred The Great King of Wessex. The illustrious Anglo-Saxon ruler. The darling of the English people. Neither elated by prosperity nor depressed by adversity, but doing his duty in both.' London : Ward, Locke & Co., Salilsbury Square, E.C. 625 - 640 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, alfred the great, lydia chancellor, collection, alfred the great, king of wessex, the life of alfred the great, english history, anglo-saxons, book, books, person, male, individual, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, penny books, advertisements, biographical series -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLOTTE BRONTE
A pink book titled 'The Life of Charlotte Bronte. The famous Authoress of Jane Eyre.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 817 - 832 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, charlotte bronte, lydia chancellor, collection, charlotte bronte, female, individual, person, english literature, lilterature, book, books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, jane eyre, biographical series, the life of charlotte bronte, penny books, famous people, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF FREDERICK THE GREAT
A book titled 'The Life of Frederick the Great King of Prussia. The soldier king who established the power of Prussia. The ablest military leader of the middle of the eighteenth century.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 65 - 80 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Sweies.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, frederick the great, lydia chancellor, collection, frederick the great, person, individual, male, famous people, prussia, prussian history, german history, germany, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny historical series, biographical series, advertisements, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE
A pink book titled 'The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, statesman, scholar, philanthropist. The first statesman and parliamentary orator of his time; the most successful administrator of the finances of the country; the honoured and trusted leader of the Liberal Party.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 193 - 208 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Bjiographical Sweies,' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, william ewart gladstone, lydia chancellor, collection, william ewart gladstone, person, individual, male, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, english history, english politics, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GENERAL GORDON
A yellow book titled ' Revised edition, containing the story of General Gordon' s death and the gallant defence of Khartoum. General Gordon the hero of China and the Soudan. He has added a new chapter to the glorious story of British heroism and has left a name which all that is best and truest among us will reverence, so long as truth and faith and self-devotion and a lofty sense of duty stir the admiration of men.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 -15 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, general gordon, lydia chancellor, collection, general gordon, person, individual, male, china, chinese history, history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biography, advertisements, khartoum, penny books, biographical series -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH
A book titled ' The Life of Oliver Goldsmith novelist, poet and dramatist. Author of one of the most popular stories and some of the most charming poems in the English language. Essayist and humorous satirist.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 145 - 160 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, oliver goldsmith, lydia chancellor, collection, oliver goldsmith, person, individual, famous people, male, penny books, ward & lock's penny historical series, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, novels, poets, poetry, drama, english literature, sartire, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JOSEPH GARIBALDI
A book titled 'The Life of Joseph Garibaldi the liberator of Italy. The brave warrior who freed his country from the yoke of despotism. The ardent, persevering and unconquerable p atriot, who preferred honourable poverty to splendid servitude.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, joseph garibaldi, lydia chancellor, collection, joseph garibaldi, person, individual, male, famous people, italy, italilan history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF REV. C.H. SPURGEON
A book titled 'The Life of Rev. C.H. Spurgeon Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle. The great evangelical preacher. The acute and practical lecturer and author. The eloquent advocate of the truth. The helper of the weak and weary. The educator for the ministry and the orphan's friend.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 705 - 720pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, rev. c.h. spurgeon, lydia chancellor, collection, rev. c.h. spurgeon, individual, person, male, religion, christianity, preachers, penny books, author, social work, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT
A pink book titled 'The Life of Alexander von Humboldt the great traveller. An indefatigable searcher into nature, a great contributor to the world's knowledge, the explorer of the wilds of Central Asia and America, a man of universal scientific knowledge and a benefactor of his fellow men.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 305 -320 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' Biographical Series.There are advertisements of note.books, biography, alexander von humboldt, lydia chancellor, collection, alexander von humboldt, person, individual, male, famous people, german history, germany, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, nature, penny books, science, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF OLIVER CROMWELL
A book titled 'The Life of Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of the English Commonwealth. Strenuous in war and active in peace; the terror of England's foes and the upholder of her continental and maritime supremacy.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.609 - 624 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, oliver cromwell, lydia chancellor, collection, oliver cromwell, person, individual, male, famous people, history, english history, war, ' ward & lock's penny biographies, ' biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, biographical series advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLES LEVER
A pink book titled 'The Life of Charles Lever the Irish National Novelist. The chronicler of Ireland's gallantry; the genial and kindhearted novelist whose wit and humour were combined with wisdom.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E. C. 337 - 352 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, charles lever, lydia chancellor, collection, charles lever, male, individual, person, famous people, irish history, writer, writing, irish novelists, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SHAFTESBURY
A pink book titled 'The Life of the Right Hon. The Earl of Shaftesbury by Dr. J.W. Kirton, Author of Buy your own cherries, &c. A True Nobleman, who, by his self-denying labours on behalf of the poor, is entitled to be called the greatest philanthropist of modern times. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 - 16 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' There are advertisements of note.Dr. J.W. Kirtonbooks, biography, the earl of shaftesbury, lydia chancellor, collection, the earl of shaftesbury, famous people, individual, person, male, penny books, philanthropy, english politics, english history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE STEPHENSON
A book titled ' The Life of George Stephenson founder of the railway system. The poor colliery boy who became a famous man; constructor of the first passenger railway in England; an example of successful perseverance.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C., 449 - 464 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george stephenson, lydia chancellor, collection, george stephenson, the life of george stephenson, british railway system, railways, trains, person, individual, male, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, passsenger trains, penny books, advertisements