A Descriptive List of Books for the Young, compiled by William Maccrillis Griswold, offers a curated selection of literature intended for young readers. Published in 1895, this volume serves as a valuable annotated bibliography, providing concise descriptions and critical insights into a range of works from fairy tales to historical narratives.Griswold's compilation includes popular authors such as Susan Coolidge, Trowbridge, Walter Scott, and Palmer Cox. The list offers guidance to parents, educators, and young readers seeking quality literature. Highlighting notable works like "Arabian Nights," tales of "King Arthur," and stories of "Wat Tyler," this book provides a window into the literary tastes and educational priorities of the late 19th century.This descriptive list preserves the literary landscape of its time, offering both entertainment and instruction to its intended audience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.