Rainy Day Stories

Published by D. Lothrop & Co.
1. Rainy Day at Home by T. S. Arthur
2. Fireside Angel by T. S. Arthur
3. New Year and Other Stories by Mrs. M. D. Strong
4. Birthday Present by Mary Latham Clark
5. Rainy Day at School by Mada (Mary Latham Clark)
6. Starlight Stories by E. A.

This six volume series was introduced in 1870. The books were copyrighted in 1869. Initially the series was advertised with books #1-3. Later a boxed set with volumes #1-5 could be purchased. All six titles were noted in early 1870 ads.

By 1881 the Rainy Day Library had eight titles, including #2, 3, 5, and 6 from the earlier set.

1. Brother and Sister by Anonymous
2. Fireside Angel by T. S. Arthur
3. New Year and Other Stories by Mrs. M. D. Strong
4. Pete Ogle by T. S. Arthur
5. Rainy Day at School by Mada (Mary Latham Clark)
6. Starlight Stories by E. A.
7. Bill Rigg's, Jr.; or, The Story of a City Boy by Olive A. Wadsworth
8. Davy's Jacket by Hetta L. H. Ward

Only one format has been definitively noted. It is the earliest format of this series.

Illustrated

Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Gilt lettering and decoration on the spine.