Description

The Royal Picture Alphabet is a children's book written by John Leighton and first published in 1854. The book is designed to teach children the alphabet through illustrations of various objects and scenes from the royal court. Each letter is represented by a different image, such as A for Archer, B for Banquet, and C for Crown.The book's illustrations are intricate and detailed, featuring a range of characters from kings and queens to knights and jesters. The images are accompanied by short rhymes that describe the object or scene depicted, making the book both educational and entertaining for young readers.In addition to teaching the alphabet, The Royal Picture Alphabet also provides a glimpse into the world of royalty during the Victorian era. The book's illustrations depict the clothing, architecture, and customs of the time, giving readers a sense of what life was like in the royal court.Overall, The Royal Picture Alphabet is a charming and informative children's book that combines learning with entertainment. Its beautiful illustrations and engaging rhymes make it a timeless classic that continues to delight young readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.