Wide-Awake Stories: A Collection Of Tales Told By Little Children Between Sunset And Sunrise In The Panjab And Kashmir [Hardcover]

Language: English. About The Book: Wide-Awake Stories by Flora Annie Steel and R. C. Temple is a collection of folktales from Punjab and Kashmir, narrated by children and recorded between sunset and sunrise. Published in the late 19th century, it preserves the oral storytelling traditions of North India, blending myths, fables, and moral tales. The work reflects the region’s cultural richness and imaginative folklore, while also offering insights into everyday village life. By capturing these stories, Steel and Temple contributed significantly to preserving Indian oral heritage for future generations. About The Author: Flora Annie Steel (1847–1929), a British writer in India, promoted women’s education and co-authored The Complete Indian Housekeeper and Cook. Her works, including On the Face of the Waters and Tales of the Punjab, vividly portrayed Indian society with reformist insight. About The Author: Sir Richard Carnac Temple (1850–1931) was a British administrator, soldier, and anthropological writer. Serving in India and Burma, he became Chief Commissioner of the Andaman Islands. Later, he dedicated himself to folklore, ethnology, and history, earning recognition as a distinguished scholar. The Title 'Wide-Awake Stories: A Collection Of Tales Told By Little Children Between Sunset And Sunrise In The Panjab And Kashmir written/authored/edited by Flora Annie Steel, R. C. Temple', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374145135 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 480 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 480.…