Selected List of Swan Sonnenschein & Co.'s Publications

"Selected List of Swan Sonnenschein & Co.'s Publications" by Swan Sonnenschein & Co. is a catalog from approximately 1886 that acts as an extensive guide to numerous written pieces, like fictional books, life stories, and learning resources, mirroring the popular subjects and book styles of the period. This collection advertises a diverse range of books, hinting at a goal to enlighten readers using both imaginative stories and factual accounts. Arranged in parts with different types of books—including stories, learning texts, child-friendly books, and works on topics such as nature and faith—each item generally gives details like the title's name, its writer, how it was made, and how much it costs, pointing to the wide assortment of books available around that time. This document works not just as a sales tool for Swan Sonnenschein & Co.'s items; it is also a record of the book world in the late 1800s, displaying what readers cared about and thought was important.