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Frontispiece to the [1893] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint, Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp

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This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1893] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).

Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice

Identifier: 28CIA_14

Illustration on Page 118a of the [1893] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Nancy Finding Ellen at the Brook

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This black and white illustration, appearing on page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Nancy finding Ellen at the brook. Ellen sits next to the water with her hands in her lap as Nancy stands behind Ellen looking down at her. A line of trees extends across the background of the illustration and several bushes surround Ellen and Nancy. A caption below the illustration reads "The Charmed Spot," reflecting the gentleness and stillness conveyed in the illustration as Ellen sits quietly by the brook.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 28CIA_33_118a

Frontispiece to the [1896] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting the Letter Carrier's Arrival

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This black and white frontispiece is from the 1896 James Nisbet & Co. Reprint. It depicts a scene from page 353, of Ellen meeting Father Swaim out on his horse, receiving a letter from home. The title of illustration says, "A Letter from Home."

Subjects: The Letter Carrier Arriving, Ellen, Father Swaim

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Identifier: 30CIA_14

Illustration on Page 394a of the [1893] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen and The Brownie

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This black and white illustration, appearing on page 394a of of the [1893] James Nisbet and Co. reprint, depicts Ellen and The Brownie. Ellen stands next to her horse, 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 an open field as a row of trees extends into the background of the illustration. The foreground is lined with several small ferns and flowers.

Subjects: Ellen, The Brownie

Identifier: 30CIA_33_394a

Frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp

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This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).

Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice, The Brownie

Identifier: 35CIA_14

Illustration on Page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Nancy Finding Ellen at the Brook

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This black and white illustration, appearing on page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" reprint, depicts Nancy finding Ellen at the brook. Ellen sits next to the water with her hands in her lap as Nancy stands behind Ellen looking down at her. A line of trees extends across the background of the illustration and several bushes surround Ellen and Nancy. A caption below the illustration reads "The Charmed Spot," reflecting the gentleness and stillness conveyed in the illustration as Ellen sits quietly by the brook.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 35CIA_18_118a

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

Frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen Riding Sharp

32CIA_Nisbet_1896_001G_web.jpg

This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).

Subjects: Riding Sharp, Ellen, Alice

Identifier: 32CIA_14

Illustration on Page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Nancy Finding Ellen at the Brook

32CIA_Nisbet_1896_118A_web.jpg

This black and white illustration, appearing on page 118a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. reprint, depicts Nancy finding Ellen at the brook. Ellen sits next to the water with her hands in her lap as Nancy stands behind Ellen looking down at her. A line of trees extends across the background of the illustration and several bushes surround Ellen and Nancy. A caption below the illustration reads "The Charmed Spot," reflecting the gentleness and stillness conveyed in the illustration as Ellen sits quietly by the brook.

Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 32CIA_33_118a