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Illustration on Page 332b of the 1853 G. Routledge and Co. Reprint Depicting the Letter Carrier's Arrival

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This is the illustration on page 332b of the 1853 G. Routledge and Co. Reprint Depicting the letter carrier's arrival. A caption below the illustration reads, "The Old Newsman," referencing the scene from page 333 of the novel. In the illustration, Ellen watches the approaching letter carrier anxiously, waiting for a letter from her mother, as she stands on a grassy path with her arm around a fence post. The letter carrier emerges from a row of twisted trees on a white horse, carrying a bag of letters. The name of the illustrator, Dalziel, is inscribed in the lower-left corner of the illustration.

Subjects: The Letter Carrier Arriving, Ellen, Father Swaim

Identifier: 47CIA_33_332b

Illustration on Page 120a of the [1896] Walter Scott, Ltd. Reprint Depicting Ellen and Alice on the Cat's Back

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This black and white illustration, appearing on page 120a of the [1896] Walter Scott, Limited reprint, depicts Ellen and Alice on the Cat's Back. A caption below the illustration quotes a sentence from page 123 and reads, "Don't cry any more." In the illustration, Alice sits on a rock wearing a straw-brimmed hat and walking suit. She gazes down at Ellen and wraps her arm around her as Ellen kneels on the grass and leans into Alice to be consoled. The jagged mountain rises along the left side of the illustration and other mountains extend along the background. Several thin trees stand behind Alice and Ellen and a row of trees extends along the ridge of the mountain.

Subjects: The Cat’s Back, Ellen, Alice

Identifier: 39CIA_33_120a

Title Page Vignette to the 1852 T. Nelson & Sons Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding the Brownie

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This black and white title vignette is from the 1852 Nelson&sons Reprint. It depicts Ellen ridding the Brownie through a country road, surrounded by trees and rocks, looking behind her as she rides.

Subjects: Ellen, The Brownie

Identifier: 64CIA_16_001J

Illustration on Page 394a of the 1887 James Nisbet & Co. "Golden Ladder Series, New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen and The Brownie

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This color illustration, appearing on page 394a of the 1887 James Nisbet & Co. "Golden Ladder Series Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen and the Brownie. A caption below the illustration reads, "The Talk to Brownie," describing a scene from page 394. The caption conveys the intimacy that is felt between Ellen and her horse. In the illustration, Ellen stands next to the Brownie, her hand on his mane, as she feeds him a handful of grass. The Brownie leans his head down to take the grass from her. The pair stand in a bright, open field as a cluster of trees stand on a hill behind them. The foreground is lined with small ferns and several sheep appear to be grazing near a mountain in the background.

Subjects: Ellen, The Brownie

Identifier: 4DES_33_254a

Frontispiece to the 1853 G.P. Putnam & Co. "Illustrated Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen in the Woods

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This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1853 G. P. Putnam & Company Illustrated Edition reprint, depicts Ellen walking in the woods. In the illustration, Ellen walks along a path through the woods carrying a basket of flowers over her arm. She smiles and pulls her jacket around her as her dress, hair, and hat are blown behind her, suggesting a gusting wind in the illustration. A small house can be seen nestled in the background and a mountain rises up behind it. The scene maintains a sense of openness despite the trees that line the path along the left side of the illustration.

Subjects: In the Woods, Ellen

Identifier: 11CIA_14

Frontispiece to the [1898] A. L. Burt Co. "The Home Library" Reprint Depicting Alice Telling John of Her Illness

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This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1898] A. L. Burt Company "The Home Library" reprint, depicts Alice telling John of her illness. A caption below the illustration quotes a sentence from page 422 and reads, "Alice's head found its old place on her brother's shoulder." In the illustration, Alice and John sit on a bench, Alice resting her head on John's shoulder, and John clasping Alice's hand. A young girl, possibly Ellen, stands behind them, looking out at the hills that extend into the distance behind the pair. Indistinct trees stand around the bench where Alice and John sit, framing the intimate scene.

Subjects: Alice, John

Identifier: 12CIA_14

Illustration on Page 128a of the [1907] Grosset and Dunlap Reprint Depicting Ellen and Nancy at the Brook

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This illustration, appearing on page 128a of the [1907] Grosset and Dunlap reprint, depicts Ellen and Nancy at the brook. In the illustration, Ellen, wearing a dress and bonnet, stands unsteadily on a log as she reaches out toward Nancy, trying to regain her balance as she attempts to reach the other side of the brook. Nancy, who is turned away from the viewer, reaches out to Ellen as if to help her. Foliage surrounds Nancy and an open field extends behind Ellen into the distance. A caption below the illustration describes the scene from page 127 and reads, "Slowly and fearfully and with as much care as possible," conveying Ellen's anxiety as she attempts to cross the brook.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 16CIA_33_128a

Illustration on Page 184a of the [1907] Grosset & Dunlap Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp

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This illustration, appearing on page 184a of the [1904] Grosset & Dunlap reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside on their way to Carra-carra. A caption below the illustration describes the scene from page 184 and reads, "Ellen's first ride on horseback." A hill covered in trees rises behind the pair as the path extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle as she looks down at Sharp. Alice, wearing a long dress and bonnet, looks at Ellen and places her hand on her dress as if to steady her. Ellen's hair flows behind her and Sharp stands with his front leg raised, giving a sense of movement to the illustration.

Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice

Identifier: 16CIA_33_184a

Full Cover of the [1907] Grosset & Dunlap Reprint

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Subjects: Full Cover

Identifier: 16CIA_1