Books with title Illustrated Originals Wind in the Willows

A beautiful, illustrated edition of the classic The Wind in the Willows.SeaWolf Press is proud to offer another book in its collection of illustrated classic literature. Each book in the collection contains the text, illustrations, and cover from the first or early edition (but it is not a photocopy.)Use Amazon's Lookinside feature to compare this edition with others. You'll be impressed by the differences. If you like our book, be sure to leave a review! Our version has:10 illustrations from a 1913 edition. Don't be fooled by other versions with missing or made-up pictures.Text that has been proofread to avoid errors common in other versions.A beautiful cover from an early edition.The complete text in an easy-to-read font similar to the original.Properly formatted text complete with correct indenting, spacing, footnotes, italics, and tables.The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in England in 1908. The story focuses on four anthropomorphized animals in a pastoral version of Edwardian England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality and camaraderie, and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames Valley. It is a delightful and captivating tale that is sure to delight.

Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is one of the most popular childrens' books of all times. With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside, the good-natured Mole loses patience with spring cleaning. He flees his underground home, emerging to take in the air and ends up at the river, which he has never seen before. Here he meets new friends like the Water Rat and Mr Toad. Toad is rich, but conceited. His motorcar obsession drives him into big trouble …

Meet little Mole, willful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant Toad. Over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly, and friendship. And their misadventures-in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their Wild Wood-continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie.

The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternatingly slow-moving and fast-paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals: Mole, Rat (a European water vole), Toad, and Badger. They live in a pastoral version of Edwardian England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie, and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames Valley.

(This title belongs to the WONDERLAND IMPRINTS MASTER EDITION series. Master Editions are deluxe illustrated e-books featuring essays, annotations and additional material, celebrating the finest and most compelling works of classic fiction.)AT LAST, the definitive version of The Wind in the Willows! Uniquely (and painstakingly) created for the Kindle, this volume contains the complete text of Kenneth Grahame’s timeless classic of Toad and Toad Hall. This deluxe edition is fully supported with materials found nowhere else. Features include: beautiful book plates and lavish illustrations; an active table of contents; the rare first draft of The Wind in the Willows, in form of 15 letters written to Mr. Grahame’s son; letters from President Roosevelt praising the author and his work; and more.Completely reformatted and expanded. In addition to the beautiful Paul Bransom paintings, this revised second edition now includes 12 more classic illustrations from Nancy Barnhart. (Please note that this edition does not include the Rackham or the Shepard illustrations, due to the potential for copyright litigation in the United States.)This Wonderland Imprints Master Edition, THE ILLUSTRATED WIND IN THE WILLOWS, is the only complete and authoritative electronic edition, collected, corrected, and formatted by Kent David Kelly to offer the perfect balance of completeness, enjoyment, and ease of use. Come experience this wonderful classic, now with an overflowing treasury of secrets which you have never experienced before! From the creator of the top 10, 5-star e-book, The Complete Alice in Wonderland. (44 plates and illustrations, 76,000 words, 220 pages. 4.2 megabytes of content.)

A classic story of adventure, friendship, and morality beloved by generations of readers.The adventures of Mole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger have been enjoyed by readers for more than a century, and Kenneth Grahame's classic tale is now available in this illustrated edition. Join the mischievous and endearing animals of the Wild Wood as they romp through the English countryside, getting in and out of trouble—always with their friends by their side. A dozen full-page color drawings by acclaimed illustrator Arthur Rackham add a lovely artistic touch to the stories, making this volume a treasured keepsake.

Illustrated: 12 original illustrationsAnnotated: 24 archaic words translated.Kenneth Grahame's best-known work, beloved by children and adults alike for over 100 years. ‘The Wind in the Willows’ is a book for those “who keep the spirit of youth alive in them; of life, sunshine, running water, woodlands, dusty roads, winter firesides.” The adventures of a group of animals who live in the English countryside — bashful Mole, boastful Toad, practical Badger and world-wise Rat.Includes 12 beautiful full page color illustrations by Paul Bransom.Archaic and foreign words and phrases are translated as interactive endnotes.Original print edition: Published in 1913, 350 pages.• • • • • • • • • • Ephalant Press — the way ebooks SHOULD be.Ephalant Press Revived Editions is dedicated to bringing great books from bygone eras back to life as digital editions. We believe in quality, not quantity, and go beyond just scanning a print book — we carefully edit, correct, and format the text to ensure that it is accurate and faithful to the original.We love the charm and history of old books, and replicate the original book as closely as possible, so you can have the experience of reading the book as it was written and printed. We use the original cover and all the original illustrations — even fixing blemishes. You will see the difference, in books that you and your children will love to read.If you see another Kindle edition of this book, take a look at the sample — most have a "Look Inside" feature, allowing you to click on the cover image and see a few pages. Compare these versions to ours and see which one you prefer!

The adventures of Mole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger have been enjoyed by readers for more than a century, and Kenneth Grahame's classic tale is now available in this collectible illustrated edition. Join the mischievous and endearing animals of the Wild Wood as they romp through the English countryside, getting in and out of trouble—always with their friends by their side. A dozen full-page color drawings by acclaimed illustrator Arthur Rackham add a lovely artistic touch to the stories, making this volume a treasured keepsake.Includes…Textured cloth cover features intricate foil stamping and a full-color illustration A ribbon bookmark ensures that you never lose your place

The Original Children's Masterpiece THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS [Illustrated & Annotated] With BONUS Entire Audio NarrationThe Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley.In 1908 Grahame retired from his position as secretary of the Bank of England. He moved back to Cookham, Berkshire, where he had been brought up and spent his time by the River Thames doing much as the animal characters in his book do—namely, as one of the most famous phrases from the book says, "simply messing about in boats" —and wrote down the bedtime stories he had been telling his son Alistair.The Wind in the Willows was in its thirty-first printing when then-famous playwright, A. A. Milne, who loved it, adapted a part of it for stage as Toad of Toad Hall in 1929.Main characters: Mole – A mild-mannered, home-loving animal, and the first character to be introduced. Fed up with spring cleaning in his secluded home, he ventures into the outside world. Originally overawed by the hustle and bustle of the riverbank, he eventually adapts. Ratty – Ratty (actually a water vole) is cultured, relaxed and friendly, with literary pretentions and a life of leisure. Ratty loves the river and takes Mole under his wing. He is implied to be occasionally mischievous and can be stubborn when it comes to doing things outside of his riverside lifestyle. Mr. Toad – The wealthy scion of Toad Hall. Good-natured, kind-hearted and not without intelligence, Toad inherited his wealth from his late father. Spoiled, conceited, and impulsive, he is prone to obsessions and crazes (such as punting, houseboats, and horse-drawn caravans), each of which in turn he becomes bored with and drops. His motoring craze eventually sees him imprisoned for theft, dangerous driving and gross impertinence to the rural police. Several chapters of the book chronicle his daring escape from prison. Mr. Badger – Gruff and solitary, who "simply hates society", Badger embodies the "wise hermit" figure. A friend of Toad's late father, he is uncompromising with the disappointing Toad yet remains optimistic his good qualities will prevail. He lives in a vast underground set, part of which incorporates the remains of a buried Roman settlement. A brave and a skilled fighter, Badger helped clear the Wild Wooders from Toad Hall with his large cudgel. Otter and Portly – A friend of Ratty with a stereotypical "Cockney costermonger" character, the extrovert Otter is tough and self-sufficient. Portly is his young son. The Gaoler's Daughter – The only major human character; a "clever, wise, good girl" she helps Toad escape from prison. The Chief Weasel – The story's antagonist. He and his band of weasels, stoats, and ferrets from the Wild Wood plot to take over Toad Hall. Inhabitants of the Wild Wood – Weasels, stoats, ferrets, foxes and others, who are described by Ratty thus: "all right in a way... but... well, you can't really trust them". Pan – A god who makes a single, anomalous appearance in Chapter 7, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. The Wayfarer – A vagabond seafaring rat, who also makes a single appearance. Ratty briefly considers following his example, before Mole manages to persuade him otherwise. Squirrels and rabbits, who are generally good (although rabbits are described as "a mixed lot").Kenneth Grahame (8 March 1859 – 6 July 1932) was a Scottish writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908), one of the classics of children's literature. He also wrote The Reluctant Dragon; both books were later adapted into Disney films.

IllustratedANNOTATIONSBiography of Kenneth GrahameAbout The Wind in the WillowsThe Wind in the Willows SummaryThe Wind in the Willows Character ListThe Wind in the Willows GlossaryThe Wind in the Willows ThemesThe Wind in the Willows Quotes and AnalysisThe Wind in the Willows Summary and Analysis of Chapter 1The Wind in the Willows Summary and Analysis of Chapter 2The Wind in the Willows Summary and Analysis of Chapters 3 and 4The Wind in the Willows Summary and Analysis of Chapters 5 and 6The Wind in the Willows Summary and Analysis of Chapters 7 and 8The Wind in the Willows Summary and Analysis of Chapters 9 and 10The Wind in the Willows Summary and Analysis of Chapters 11 and 12The Wind in the Willows The Painful History of “Mouse”The Wind in the Willows Essay QuestionsThe Wind in the Willows QuizThough published over 100 years ago, The Wind the Willows has survived as a classic children's novel, one which has been in print since initial publication and continues to delight children even today.Kenneth Grahame created the characters of Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger through bedtime stories told to his son Alastair around 1904. Even while Alastair was away at school, Grahame’s letters continued the animals’ adventures. However, it was not until Grahame moved to the country in 1908 that he found the tranquility to compile these stories together into the novel The Wind in the Willows.Grahame’s first two novels, The Golden Age and Dreamy Days, had been received with great acclaim by the critics, so he was shocked when The Wind in the Willows had trouble finding a publisher. It was not until American President Theodore Roosevelt lobbied for the book’s publication that Methuen and Co. decided to print the work. Critics were initially harsh, since Grahame's first books had followed an orphan family named the Olympians, and they expected a continuation of that story. And yet these negative reviews did not deter the public from devouring the book; it was an instant success.Despite the novel's very British veneer, readers of all generations and nationalities have fallen in love with the four animal characters, their friendship, and their adventures. As the story was written during the golden era of children’s literature, it contains quaint, moralistic themes that most parents want their children to follow. And yet it is not just a collection of moral tales, but also an exciting adventure. To keep children interested in the story, Grahame included Toad’s wild ride which moved the plot forward and provided a cohesion that the otherwise disconnected tales might lack.The novel is so popular that it has inspired several adaptations and reprintings. Over the years, illustrators and filmmakers have created their own versions of these iconic characters, and many editions features different artistic styles in the illustrations. The Wind in the Willows remains a fixture on children's literature lists, and will most assuredly remain a classic for many generations to come.