Physical description

A small tan cloth covered hardcover book with the title: Simple Studies in British History Part 1 B.C. 55 to A.D. 1603 printed in black lettering on the front cover with the publisher, a round publisher symbol and 1/9 at the bottom. The title is printed on the spine. This is a Second Course of Reading in British History by William Gillies, M.A. Inside, opposite the title page, is a foldout map of the British Empire throughout the world, showing the empire in red. Black and white illustrations and photographs are included. At the back is included three other history titles. It is quite damaged and worn through use. Pp.168.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Inside on the right endpaper Netta Sebire is written in faded ink and written over in grey pencil. Underlining is noted throughout with scribbles and additional notes. Included is a folded letter:
'Scott St 5/12A Mitcham 3132
Dear Netta, These two school books were yours; no doubt you gave them to the Hunter children. Alwyn & Lindsay used the British History. I think Alwyn used the arithmetic in 3 & 4th grade. They are in very grubby state; they have been on my book shelf for the last 40 years. Funny I had forgotten them until the Sunday Back to Wandin. They may be of use to your collection. Best Wishes Love Mavis Henderson.'

Summary

A simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.