Children of Persia

This work offers a child-focused portrait of Persian childhood, describing domestic life, clothing, games, foods, schooling, health, and customary practices alongside religious observance. It opens with the author's account of Muhammad and Islamic beliefs, then surveys everyday scenes—babies, toys, sweets, prayers, fasting, charms, and superstitions—and examines schools, missionary-run education, child marriage, labor, and medical care. Throughout, the author frames local practices as needing reform and argues for Christian missionary involvement, while providing illustrations and practical details intended for young readers.