The Religious Tract Society Catalogue - 1889

"The Religious Tract Society Catalogue - 1889" by Religious Tract Society is a comprehensive catalogue published during the late 19th century. This publication functions as a reference guide, cataloging a wide array of religious and moral literature aimed at various audiences, from children to adults. The likely topic of the book revolves around promoting religious education and moral instruction through a collection of tracts, illustrated books, and narratives. The catalogue includes numerous works by various authors, detailing the titles, prices, and descriptions of each publication, ranging from standalone stories to illustrated annuals. It features well-known authors of the time, such as Mrs. O. F. Walton and Hesba Stretton, and emphasizes the importance of moral and religious themes in literature. The listings not only highlight the diversity of the content available but also serve as a tool for dissemination of Christian values and teachings, making it a significant resource for educators, clergy, and families seeking religious literature during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The Religious Tract Society was a British evangelical Christian organization founded in 1799 and known for publishing a variety of popular religious and quasi-religious texts in the 19th century. The society engaged in charity as well as commercial enterprise, publishing books and periodicals for profit.