Horn book of Honor Borrow A horn book was a primer for children, comprising a sheet of text mounted onto a piece of wood with a handle. This horn book belonged to Honor Borrow (1712-1771), the daughter of Isaac Borrow Esquire of Derby. In December 1747, Honor married Philip Gell of Wirksworth. This horn book gives the letters of the alphabet and the Lord's Prayer. [c1715-c1725]