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Hopes and Fears; or, Scenes from the Life of a Spinster

This novel is set in the Victorian era, which centers on the lives of people who live on the margins of society. The main protagonist, Honora Charlecote, a disabled spinster, devotes her life to taking care of the orphaned children of her distant…

Tags: 19th century, book, Fontaine, Fontaine Collection, history of the book, History of the Book Fall 2025, John Fontaine, John Fontaine Library, Literature, Victorian

Sunday Enjoyments ; Religion made Pleasant to Children.

A 1860 children's book thats main goal was teach kids religion

William Herbert; OR, Religion at School.

This book was a part of the John Fontaine book collection. It was gifted to him by his Aunt Susan on September 11, 1849. It was originally written for the American Sunday-School Union. It is considered a children's book with a storyline about a young…

Town's New Speller and Definer

Book. 4 5/8" x 7 1/8". Paper covered board and red cloth binding. Worn cover, split binding. Front matter is missing, likely the title page and table of contents page. The first page of preface is torn. Several torn/damaged pages throughout the…

Tags: book, Columbus GA, Columbus State University, Columbus State University Archives, CSU Archives, Digitization Project, Fontaine Collection, History of the Book Fall 2025, Hurd and Houghton, John Fontaine Library, rare book, Town's New Speller and Definer

Library Book Sale

Students peruse through books in the library book sale.

Located in MC5 Box5 M F17

Tags: book, book sale, Columbus State University, Library, Simon Schwob Memorial Library, students

Library Book Sale

Students peruse through books in the library at the annual book sale. Staff member Randy Duncun is sitting at end of the table.

Located in MC5 Box5 M F17

Tags: book, book sale, Columbus State University, Library, Simon Schwob Memorial Library, students, unknown