The Water Babies

6W Charles Kingsley. Illustrated by Katherine Cameron. London: T. C. And E. C. Jack Ltd., ca. 1920. Notes "Water Babies" is a classic children's novel written by Charles Kingsley, first published in 1863. The story revolves around a young chimney sweep named Tom who transforms into a water baby after a series of misadventures and hardships. As a water baby, Tom embarks on a fantastical underwater journey, encountering a variety of aquatic creatures and learning important life lessons along the way. The novel is known for its moral and allegorical themes, as well as its vivid descriptions of underwater landscapes. "Water Babies" has remained a beloved work of children's literature for generations, captivating readers with its imaginative storytelling and timeless lessons. Description Original green cloth binding with titles and decoration and black to the upper board and spine. Color illustrations by Catherine Cameron on way to the upper board. Illustrated title page and eight full page color plates. Some bumping and frying at tips. Moderately toned spine. Cloth is overall lightly rubbed and marked with a split at the head of spine joint and a little chipped to the top right corner of pictorial only. Gift inscription dated 1921 to blank reverse of the frontispiece. Very good copy .