The Burial Of The First Born

""The Burial of the First Born: A Tale for Children"" is a children's book written by Joseph Alden and published in 1863. The story revolves around a family in ancient Egypt who are visited by the Angel of Death during the Passover. The angel takes the life of the family's first-born son, and the family must bury him according to their cultural customs. The book explores themes of grief, loss, and faith, as the family comes to terms with their tragedy and finds comfort in their beliefs. The story is written in a simple, accessible style, making it suitable for young readers. It also includes illustrations that help to bring the story to life. Overall, ""The Burial of the First Born"" is a poignant and thought-provoking tale that teaches children about the importance of family, tradition, and faith in times of hardship.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.