William Croome facts for kids

William Croome (1790–1860) was a talented American artist who drew pictures for books and magazines. He was also a wood engraver, which means he carved designs into wood blocks to print images. William learned his skills in Boston, Massachusetts, from a teacher named Abel Bowen. His amazing artwork appeared in many popular publications like the American Magazine of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge and the Crockett Almanac. He also illustrated lots of children's books, making stories come alive for young readers.

From: Crockett Almanac, 1839

William Croome's Illustrated Works

William Croome was a very busy artist. He created illustrations for many different types of books and magazines during his life. His work helped bring stories and information to people in the 19th century.

Books and Almanacs with Croome's Art

Here are some of the interesting books and almanacs that featured William Croome's illustrations:

• The Token and Atlantic Souvenir (1836): This was a popular annual book with stories and poems.
• The Lady's Annual Register and Housewife's Memorandum Book (1837-1840) by Caroline Howard Gilman: This book was like a planner and guide for women.
• Crockett Almanac (1839, 1842): These almanacs were very popular. They told exciting stories and adventures, often about Davy Crockett, and shared information about life in the American West.
• The school-boy: or, A guide for youth to truth and duty (1839) by John Stevens Cabot Abbott: This book aimed to teach young boys about good behavior and duties.
• Caleb in the country: A story for children (1839) by Jacob Abbott: This was a story specifically written for children.
• Book of the Navy (1843) by John Frost: This book likely featured illustrations of naval history and ships.
• The pictorial history of the United States of America (ca.1843) by John Frost: Croome helped illustrate the history of the United States.
• Panorama Of Nations (1852) by John Frost: This book probably showed scenes and people from different countries.
• Graham's Magazine (Oct. 1844): This was a well-known magazine that published stories and poems. Croome illustrated "The Pic-Nic: a Story of the Wissahicken."
• A pictorial natural history (1845) by S.G. Goodrich: This book taught about animals, plants, and minerals using pictures.
• The African preacher: An authentic narrative (1849) by William Spottswood White.
• Songs for the People (1849).
• Frank and Fanny: a rural story (1851) by Clara Moreton (Clara Jessup Moore): Another story created for young readers.
• Dan. Marble: a biographical sketch (1851) by Falconbridge: This book told the story of a famous humorist.
• Godey's Lady's Book: This was a very popular magazine for women, featuring fashion, stories, and illustrations.

Image gallery

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  Portrait of Jacob Perkins in American Magazine of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge, 1835

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  From: Caroline Howard Gilman's The Lady's Annual Register and Housewife's Memorandum Book, 1837

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  From: Jacob Abbott's Caleb in the Country, 1839

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  Frost's Pictorial History of the United States, illustrated by Croome, ca.1843

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  From: Graham's Magazine, Oct. 1844. Illustration to Charles J. Peterson's "The Pic-Nic: a Story of the Wissahicken."