Books published by publisher Sam'l Gabriel Sons

Early 1900's publisher Sam L. Gabriel created quite a few different "sets" or collections of a wide assortment of fairy tales, each set comprising several books per set. Many of these pamphlets or booklet-style books were illustrated by artists such as R. A. Burley and Gordon Robinson who were artists also known for their other book covers in a style known as "pulp art" or "Good Girl Art". The books were printed on a coated fabric known as "Linenette" which was considered durable and "washable" and so was a good choice for Children's books. Many of these original "sets" have long since been dismantled and are now often sold as individual volumes.

Little Red Riding Hood, also known as Little Red Cap, is a French fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. The story has been changed considerably in its history and subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings. The story was first published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passé in 1697. In this version, RED RIDING HOOD carrying a basket to her Grandmother's house design by "pulp artist" R. A. BURLEY is on front cover. Wonderfully detailed, tri-color sketches and full-color illustrations by GORDON ROBINSON are on every page and on the back cover. RED RIDING HOOD - Illustrated by Gordon Robinson and R. A. Burley. [Circa 1939].