The Noah's Ark Primer, Christian Child's Booklet

This book was used to advertise "Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh: an external remedy for the human system and domestic animals." This liniment was used for the treatment of open wounds and also injuries such as kicks, bruises, strains, lameness, etc. Each letter of the alphabet represents an animal or member of Noah's family. Includes illustrations and reminders for different uses of the liniment.
Noah's Ark Primer, by G.C. Hanford, Paperback (1912), Alli's Pharmacy, Wyalusing PA.

Description: "The Noah's Ark Primer is a humor and practical book that presents the ABCs using animals and characters from the biblical flood narrative. Along with colorful images, several lines of rhythmic prose accompany each letter.
The book was produced by the G.D. Hanfrod Manufacturing Copany as an advertising tool for Hanford's Balsam, a topic treatment for human and animal injuries. Beneath each simple poem for every letter is a short statement explaining the benefits of Hanford's Balsam" - exerpt from HOB ABC's

    Title: The Noah's Ark Primer
    Author: G.C. Hanford
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: First edition
    Publisher: G.C. Hanford MFG. Co, Syracuse, NY.
    Date: 1912

"The G.C. Hanford Manufacturing Company was established in 1846 by George C. Hanford and sold diverse products that ranged from flavoring extracts and baking powder to Celery Cure and Balsam of Myrrh. The recipe for Balsam of Myrrh was given to Hanford's parents by a doctor who often stayed at their farm. G.C. Hanford Manufacturing Company was renamed Hanford Pharmaceutical and is now a major antibiotics producer for several international pharmaceutical corporations." - University of Washington Library


“1912 Print, Lithographic Cover, Sewn Cover, Period Of Printing”
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The Noah's ark primer (S-V) DigitalCollections Image display
EXAMPLE: S is for Shem, Noah's son, who is depicted stroking a cat and holding the rudder of the ark to steer it. T is for tiger, U is for unicorn, and V is for vulture.


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