Brighthope Series by J. T. Trowbridge

Published by Sheldon and Company
1. Old Battle-Ground
2. Father Brighthopes; or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation
3. Burr Cliff, Its Sunshine and Its Clouds
4. Iron Thorpe: Pioneer Preacher
5. Hearts and Faces; or, Home-Life Unveiled

The Old Battle-Ground was copyrighted in 1859. The Sheldon & Company first edition notes 1860 on the title page. The Brighthope Series was published by Sheldon beginning in 1860.

Books #2-5 were previously published by Phillips, Sampson & Company authored by Paul Creyton. These titles were part of Phillip, Sampson & Co.'s Sunny Side Series.
#2, 3, 5 - Copyright 1853
#4 - Copyright 1855

Sheldon & Co. reprints of this series have been seen in 1861, 1863, 1864, 1866 and 1869.

Format 1
Cloth. Brown and red seen. Blindstamped. Gilt spine decorations and lettering. 6.125" x 4".
(This pebbled cloth format was seen in 1860 through 1866.)