The entertaining history of Tommy Gingerbread a little boy who lived upon learning. ; Ornamented with cuts (Printed by Hosmer & Goodwin, 1808)
Advertisement for "useful and entertaining publications for young minds, printed and for sale by Hosmer & Goodwin," p. [31]. - Last page blank; pasted to wrapper. - Most editions have the name Giles Gingerbread in the title. - Shaw & Shoemaker, 50847. - Sometimes attributed to John Newbery, who was the first to publish it and other stories especially intended for children. Cf. Dict. of national biog