Belgian Fairy Tales (1919)

Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Historical Map Folktale collection written in times before the morrow, sophisticated in a way modern folktale collections lack. Belgian Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis is a book of folk tales first published in 1919 United States. A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this works, a timeless classic at its finest. Sneak Peak “Take that dead tree trunk, which lies on the ground, all wreathed with vines, and launch it into the river, for my power extends only over the water. Because of your knightly record as a brave hero, I shall have these swans guide you to the castle. Once on shore, you must fight your own battle. Promise to rescue the princess.” “By and bye, we fairies won’t have anything to do,” said another. “If men keep on in this way,” remarked a third, “the children will not believe in us any more. Then we shall be banished entirely from the nursery and the picture books, and our friends, the artists and story-tellers, will lose their jobs.” Synopsis American author William Elliot Griffis, the son of a sea captain and later a coal trader, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Belgian Fairy Tales published in 1919, consists of: The War Storm And Baldy The Horse - The Swan Maidens And The Silver Knight - A Congress Of Belgian Fairies - The Ogre In The Forest Of Hazel Nuts - The Fairy Of The Poppies - The Story Of The Fleur-De-Lys - The Irish Princess And Her Ship Of Sod - Wine-Crust, The Blue-Beard Of Flanders - Lyderic, The Orphan - The Long Wappers, And Their Tricks - The Pilgrim Pigeons - The Fairy Queen And The Carrier Doves - The Far Famed Oriental - Puss Geiko And Her Travels - The Marriage Of The Fairies - The Enchanted Windmill - Turk, Turban, Tulip And Dragon - Up And Down And Up Again - The Golden Dragon Of The Boringue - The Red Caps And The Hunters - The Split Tailed Lion - Rinaldo And His Wondeful Horse Bayard - The Belgian Bunny - The Fairies Of The Kitchen - A Society To Make Fairy Tales Come True. Many early books, especially those from the 1900s and earlier, are now extremely rare and becoming increasingly expensive. "A stunning reprint" At Firster Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best folk tales, of all time, words strung together with such pure precision, folktale collections that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the timeless classic buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1919 Text Timeless Classic 5 x 8 Inches Matte Cover White Paper