The History of Little Davy’s New Hat (1824)

""The History of Little Davy's New Hat"" is a children's book written by Robert Bloomfield and first published in 1824. The story follows a young boy named Davy who is in need of a new hat. His mother takes him to the market to purchase one, but they find themselves unable to afford the fancier hats on display. Davy ends up settling for a plain hat, but he is still proud of it nonetheless. The book is written in rhyming verse and is meant to teach children about the value of hard work and contentment with what they have. It also touches on themes of class and social inequality, as Davy's family struggles to make ends meet while surrounded by more well-to-do individuals. Overall, ""The History of Little Davy's New Hat"" is a charming and timeless tale that has been beloved by generations of young readers.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.