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The Book of Dragons includes eight dragon stories originally published in The Strand magazine. It is presented here once more with H.R. Millar's original black/white illustrations. In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children alike. This middle-grade fantasy classic will enchant all ages. It is a pleasure to publish this new, high quality, and affordable edition of these timeless stories.

Discover the classics with Looking Glass Library, a series that offers the world’s finest literature, with introductions by some of the foremost writers of today.In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children alike. With an introduction by Newbery Award winner Ruth Stiles Gannett and line illustrations by H. R. Millar from the original 1901 edition, this middle-grade fantasy classic will enchant all ages.

A beautiful collection of eight short stories about dragons from famed author Edith Nesbit. Fantasy for kids, this is one of Nesbit's greatest works and is highly encouraged for young readers and young imaginations. Richly illustrated throughout to enhance the reading experience. This eBook has been formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE BOOK OF DRAGONS (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:The Book of BeastsUncle James, or The Purple StrangerThe Deliverers of Their CountryThe Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are ToldThe Island of the Nine WhirlpoolsThe Dragon TamersThe Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of GoldKind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the CockatriceEdith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children - the tales of fantastical adventures, journeys back in time and travel to magical worlds.

Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "The Book of Dragons (Illustrated Edition)" This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.Contents:The Book of BeastsUncle James, or The Purple StrangerThe Deliverers of Their CountryThe Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are ToldThe Island of the Nine WhirlpoolsThe Dragon TamersThe Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of GoldKind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the CockatriceEdith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children - the tales of fantastical adventures, journeys back in time and travel to magical worlds.

THE BOOK OF DRAGONS AND OTHER STORIES FOR CHILDREN includes more than 50 wonderfully entertaining magic and fantasy stories for children, including stories found in E. Nesbit's highly-regarded THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, NINE UNLIKELY TALES, and THE MAGIC WORLD.• The Book of Beasts• Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger• The Deliverers of Their Country• The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told• The Island of the Nine Whirlpools• The Dragon Tamers• The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold• Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice• The Cockatoucan• Whereyouwantogoto• The Blue Mountain• The Prince, Two Mice, and Some Kitchen-Maids• Melisande• Fortunatus Rex And Co.• The Sums That Came Right• The Town in the Library, in the Town in the Library• The Plush Usurper• The Cat-hood of Maurice• The Mixed Mine• Accidental Magic• The Princess and the Hedge-pig• Septimus Septimusson• The White Cat• Belinda and Bellamant• Justnowland• The Related Muff• The Aunt and Amabel• Kenneth and the Carp• The Magician's Heart• Too Clever By Half• The White Persian• A Powerful Friend• A Silly Question• The Selfish Pussy• Meddlesome Pussy• Nine Lives• Tinker• Rats!• The Tables Turned• A Noble Dog• The Dyer's Dog• The Vain Setter• Molly, The Measles, and the Missing Will• Billy and William• The Twopenny Spell• Showing Off; or, the Looking-Glass Boy• The Ring and the Lamp• The Charmed Life; Or, the Princess and the Lift-Man• Billy the King• The Princess and the Cat• The White Horse• Sir Christopher Cockleshell• MuscadelEdith Nesbit (1858-1924) was an English writer who published under the name E. Nesbit. A prolific and successful writer of several genres, Nesbit is most remembered as one of the first modern authors of children's literature; she is credited with addressing real-world issues in her writings, helping to move children's literature beyond the realms of fantasy and folklore. In addition to several very successful children's works, Nesbit wrote horror stories and is well-known for her support for Socialism. She and her husband were among the founders of the Fabian Society in 1884.