Meade, L. T.

Cave Perilous [Victorian Ethical and Moral Lessons]

London: The Religious Tract Society. c1909.

Brown publisher's cloth with three-color spine and front decoration; 8 inches tall; 255 pages; Top edge gilt; Tissue-Guarded Frontispiece and 6 more b/w plates by S. T. Dadd. First published January 1, 1898.

The bindings are tight and square, small opening to the front lower hinge. Text clean, light even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Front and spine are bright and clean; Area of discoloration on the rear board. Small bookstore sticker on the rear paste-down. Gift inscription from a Sunday School with the date of 1909.

Cave Perilous by L. T. Meade is a gripping work of Victorian-era juvenile fiction that blends adventure, suspense, and moral instruction. Meade, a prolific author known for her engaging stories for young readers, constructs a narrative that follows protagonists as they confront danger, mystery, and challenges in an often-treacherous setting, symbolized by the titular cave. 

The story emphasizes courage, resourcefulness, and ethical conduct, reflecting the author’s commitment to instructing as well as entertaining her audience. Through vivid descriptions of perilous environments and tense encounters, Meade captures both the physical and moral trials her characters face, offering readers an immersive and instructive adventure experience.

Subjects: Courage and Heroism, Ethical and Moral Lessons, Exploration, Perilous Journeys, Victorian Youth Literature, Juvenile Fiction, Adventure, Mystery.

The author of close to 300 books, Meade wrote in many genres, but is best known for her girls' school stories. She was one of the editors of the girls' magazine, Atalanta from 1887-93, and was active in women's issues. She died in 1914.

Item #18568

Price: $45.00