Excerpt from Twenty-Four Unusual Stories: For Boys and Girls
Have so often listened to these stories in the clubs and story-hours of the New York Public Library, might like to have a few of their favorites in one book; that other boys and girls might be interested in reading them; and that the story-teller, in search of stories for special occasions, might find this little volume useful.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents 24 captivating stories, composed across time and geography. They take the reader beyond our current understanding of the world into realms of fantasy, folklore, and historical imagination. Within these pages, a sherman is led by a mysterious old man to a hidden underwater palace, a sherfolk must face the dire consequences of their broken vow, and an unpleasant woman learns the hard way about the dangers of being too quick to judge. The author has compiled stories that share universal themes, whether they were first told in the United States or in distant lands, 100 years ago or thousands of years BCE. The tales come from a range of literary and oral traditions, from Native American legends to the Brothers Grimm. This rich collection will entertain any reader interested in mythology, folklore, or the simple joy of a good story. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331626428_0
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