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This is the second page of the table of contents for the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2. On page vi, contents is written at the top of the page, with the chapter titles and their page numbers written below it. Chapters XIX-XLIV are listed on pages 173-413.

This is the first page of text in the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2. The Wide, Wide World is is written on the top third of the page, above a decorative rule. Chapter 1 is below this line, followed by Longfellow's "It Is Not Always May." The text itself starts about halfway down the page. Rook Lane Sunday School is stamped on the top of the page.

This is the illustration on page 18a of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2 Depicting Ellen and Mamma reading in the parlour. The black and white image depicts Ellen reading the Bible to Mamma in the parlour. Mamma is sitting on her couch, with a blanket drapped over her, the tea set sitting on the table beside her. Ellen is sitting on an ottoman, her head bowed toward the book. The bottom of the illustration reads, "Ellen reading the Bible to her Mamma".

This is the illustration on page 86b of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2 Depicting Ellen in the kitchen with Aunt Fortune and Grandma. The black and white image depicts a scene where Ellen and her Grandmother are hugging, as Aunt Fortune looks on, setting the table for a meal. The title of the illustration is entitled, "Ellen and her Grandmama".

This is the illustration on page 132a of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2 Depicting Alice finding Ellen on the Cat's Back. A caption below the illustration reads, "Don't cry any more." In the illustration, Ellen sits leaning against Alice as Alice looks gently down at her. Alice's hat sits next to her on a tree stump as Ellen's lies on the path behind her. Their white dresses stand out against the dark rocks and foliage around them. Fern-like branches extend over them, and a mountain rises up in the background.

This is the one hundred forty-seventh page of text with an inscription in the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2. Above the text is written in cursive, "It must have been," and "What a wet house."

This is the illustration on page 192a of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2 Depicting Mr. Van Brunt reading to Ellen at her sickbed. This black and white image depicts Ellen lying in her sick bed as Mr. Van Brunt reads to her from her hymn book. Mr. Van Brunt sits at a table, across from the bed, but is turned completely toward Ellen. Ellen is sitting up in bed, her head resting in her hand, as she looks at Mr. Van Brunt. The title of the illusration is "Go on, please".

This is the illustration on page 230b of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2 Depicting the letter carrier arriving. The black and white image depicts Ellen, Aunt Fortune, Mr. Van Brunt and Alice gathered around Father Swaim. Aunt Fortune is off to the side, carrying a tray, looking disgruntled. Alice holds onto Father Swaim's arm. Mr. Van Brunt comes in from the open doorway, carrying a satchel in front of his chest, looking down at a small Ellen, who has her hands clasped over her chest. Father Swaim, wearing his hat and his coat, carries a cane in his right arm. At the bottom of the depicted scene is the title, "The Old Letter Carrier".

This is the illustration on page 336b of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2 Depicting Ellen churning butter. This black and white image shows Ellen down in the cellar churning butter, as Johnny comes down the stairs. The room is shown as very dark, with only the light from the window for guidance. Ellen is dressed in dark colors, as she looks over her shoulder to see her visitor. On the floor is a large basin to her left. At the bottom of the image is a title of the illustrations scene "Ellen Churning".

This is the verso of the back flyleaf of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 2. It looks like the back pastedown, with the cream-colored page being filled with many small brown shapes.