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Once upon a time, at the town of Senna on the banks of the Zambesi, was born a child. He was not like other children, for he was very tall and strong; over his shoulder he carried a big sack, and in his hand an iron hammer. He could also speak like a grown man, but usually he was very silent. One day his mother said to him: ‘My child, by what name shall we know you?’ And he answered: ‘Call all the head men of Senna here to the river’s bank.’ And his mother called the head men of the town, and when they had come he led them down to a deep black pool in the river where all the fierce crocodiles lived. ‘O great men!’ he said, while they all listened, ‘which of you will leap into the pool and overcome the crocodiles?’ But no one would come forward. So he turned and sprang into the water and disappeared. The people held their breath, for they thought: ‘Surely the boy is bewitched and throws away his life, for the crocodiles will eat him!’ Then suddenly the ground trembled, and the pool, heaving and swirling, became red with blood, and presently the boy rising to the surface swam on shore. But he was no longer just a boy! He was stronger than any man and very tall and handsome, so that the people shouted with gladness when they saw him. ‘Now, O my people!’ he cried, waving his hand, ‘you know my name—I am Makoma, “the Greater”; for have I not slain the crocodiles into the pool where none would venture?’ Then he said to his mother: ‘Rest gently, my mother, for I go to make a home for myself and become a hero.’ Then, entering his hut he took Nu-endo, his iron hammer, and throwing the sack over his shoulder, he went away.

Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1906]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 398. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.}

Andrew Lang's Fairy Books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 1913. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales known as Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in The Blue Poetry Book. Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. He made most of the selections, while his wife and other translators did a large portion of the translating and retelling of the actual stories, as acknowledged in the prefaces. Four of the volumes from 1908 to 1912 were published by "Mrs. Lang". According to Anita Silvey, "The irony of Lang's life and work is that although he wrote for a profession—literary criticism; fiction; poems; books and articles on anthropology, mythology, history, and travel ... he is best recognized for the works he did not write."

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - ~~~~~~Once upon a time, at the town of Senna on the banks of the Zambesi, was born a child. He was not like other children, for he was very tall and strong; over his shoulder he carried a big sack, and in his hand an iron hammer. He could also speak like a grow

Andrew Lang's Fairy Books (also known as Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors) are a series of twelve collections of fairy tales, published between 1889 and 1910. Each volume is distinguished by its own color. In all, 437 tales from a broad range of cultures and countries are presented. Contents: The story of the hero Makóma -- The magic mirror -- Story of the king who would see Paradise -- How Isuro the Rabbit tricked Gudu -- Ian, the soldier's son -- The fox and the wolf -- How Ian Direach got the blue falcon -- The ugly duckling -- The two caskets -- The goldsmith's fortune -- The enchanted wreath -- The foolish weaver -- The clever cat -- The story of Manus -- Pinkel the thief -- The adventures of a jackal -- The adventures of the jackal's eldest son -- The adventures of the younger son of the jackal -- Three treasures of the giants -- The rover of the plain -- The white doe -- The girl-fish -- The owl and the eagle -- The frog and the Lion Fairy -- The adventures of Covan the Brown-haired -- The Princess Bella-Flor -- The bird of truth -- The mink and the wolf -- Adventures of an Indian brave -- How the Stalos were tricked -- Andras Baive -- The white slipper -- The magic book.

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Fairy Tales collected from around the world, including: The Story of the Hero Makoma -- The Magic Mirror From the Senna -- Story of the King Who Would See Paradise -- How Isuro the Rabbit Tricked Gudu -- Ian, the Soldier's Son -- The Fox and the Wolf -- How Ian Direach Got the Blue Falcon -- The Ugly Duckling -- The Two Caskets -- The Goldsmith's Fortune -- The Enchanted Wreath -- The Foolish Weaver -- The Clever Cat -- The Story of Manus -- Pinkel the Thief -- The Adventures of a Jackal -- The Adventures of the Jackal's Eldest Son -- The Adventures of the Younger Son of the Jackal -- The Three Treasures of the Giants -- The Rover of the Plain -- The White Doe -- The Girl-Fish -- The Owl and the Eagle -- The Frog and the Lion Fairy -- The Adventures of Covan the Brown-haired -- The Princess Bella-Flor-- The Bird of Truth -- The Mink and the Wolf -- Adventures of an Indian Brave -- How the Stalos were Tricked -- Andras Baive -- The White Slipper -- The Magic Book.

The Fairy Books, or "Coloured" Fairy Books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. Collected together by Andrew Land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by Lang's wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales. The collection has been incalculably important and, although he did not source the stories himself direct from the oral tradition he can make claim to the first English translation of many.First published in 1906, The Orange Fairy Book is the 10th volume in this series.

Andrew Lang's Fairy Books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 1913. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales known as Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in The Blue Poetry Book. Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. He made most of the selections, while his wife and other translators did a large portion of the translating and retelling of the actual stories, as acknowledged in the prefaces. Four of the volumes from 1908 to 1912 were published by "Mrs. Lang". According to Anita Silvey, "The irony of Lang's life and work is that although he wrote for a profession—literary criticism; fiction; poems; books and articles on anthropology, mythology, history, and travel ... he is best recognized for the works he did not write.

Andrew Lang's Fairy Books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 1913. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales known as Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in The Blue Poetry Book. Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. He made most of the selections, while his wife and other translators did a large portion of the translating and retelling of the actual stories, as acknowledged in the prefaces. Four of the volumes from 1908 to 1912 were published by "Mrs. Lang". According to Anita Silvey, "The irony of Lang's life and work is that although he wrote for a profession—literary criticism; fiction; poems; books and articles on anthropology, mythology, history, and travel ... he is best recognized for the works he did not write."

Classics for Your Collection:goo.gl/U80LCr---------Andrew Lang's Fairy Books are a series of twenty-five collections of true and fictional stories for children, published between 1889 and 1913. The best known books of the series are the twelve collections of fairy tales, known as Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in The Blue Poetry Book.Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. As acknowledged in the prefaces, although Lang himself made most of the selections, his wife and other translators did a large portion of the translating and retelling of the actual stories. Four of the later volumes (from 1908 to 1912) were published as by "Mrs. Lang".Includes 33 tales from Jutland, Rhodesia, Uganda, and various other European traditions.The Story of the Hero MakomaThe Magic MirrorStory of the King Who Would See ParadiseHow Isuro the Rabbit Tricked GuduIan, the Soldier’s SonThe Fox and the WolfHow Ian Direach Got the Blue FalconThe Ugly DucklingThe Two CasketsThe Goldsmith’s FortuneThe Enchanted WreathThe Foolish WeaverThe Clever CatThe Story of ManusPinkel the ThiefThe Adventures of a JackalThe Adventures of the Jackal’s Eldest SonThe Adventures of the Younger Son of the JackalThe Three Treasures of the GiantsThe Rover of the PlainThe White DoeThe Girl-FishThe Owl and the EagleThe Frog and the Lion FairyThe Adventures of Covan the Brown-HairedThe Princess Bella-FlorThe Bird of TruthThe Mink and the WolfAdventures of an Indian BraveHow the Stalos Were TrickedAndras BaiveThe White SlipperThe Magic Book