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Elizabeth Sandham
A prolific early nineteenth-century writer of children’s books, Elizabeth Sandham blended moral lessons, lively storytelling, religion, education, and curiosity about the wider world. Her popular tales include The Twin Sisters, The Adopted Daughter, and The School-Fellows.
4 Audiobooks
A cup of sweets, that can never cloy: or, delightful tales for good children
by Elizabeth Sandham, active 1804-1816 Elizabeth Semple
The Adopted Daughter: A Tale for Young Persons
by Elizabeth Sandham
The Perambulations of a Bee and a Butterfly, In which are delineated those smaller traits of character which escape the observation of larger spectators.
by Elizabeth Sandham
Deaf and Dumb! Third Edition
by Elizabeth Sandham
About the author
Little is known about Elizabeth Sandham’s life, but her publishing record shows a remarkably active career. She wrote more than a book a year during much of the period from 1800 to 1825, making her one of the most prolific children’s authors of the early nineteenth century.
Sandham’s books covered moral tales, school stories, religious instruction, natural history, travel, and history. She worked mainly with John Harris, a leading children’s publisher of the period, while her books also appeared through firms including Tabart, Hurst, and Darton.
Her best-known work was The Twin Sisters; or, The Advantages of Religion, first published in 1805 and reprinted many times. Other notable titles include The Adopted Daughter, The Grandfather, The School-Fellows, The Boys’ School, and The History of Elizabeth Woodville—books that offer a window into the educational values and imaginative world of Regency-era young readers.