""Essays That Every Child Should Know"" is a collection of essays written by English and American essayists, carefully selected by Hamilton Wright Mabie. The book features a wide range of essays covering various themes such as nature, history, philosophy, and literature. The essays are written in a language that is easy to understand and are suitable for children of all ages. Some of the essays included in the book are ""Self-Reliance"" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, ""Friendship"" by Henry David Thoreau, and ""The Vision of Sir Launfal"" by James Russell Lowell. The book aims to introduce children to the world of essays and to help them develop a love for reading and learning. Overall, ""Essays That Every Child Should Know"" is a valuable resource for parents and educators who want to expose children to classic literature and encourage them to become lifelong learners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.