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Abbie Farwell Brown (1871–1927) was an author who wrote over half a dozen works of mythology and poetry for adults and children. This is a delightful retelling of some of the most popular and famous Norse tales, from the creation of the world, to how Odin traded one of his eyes in exchange for wisdom, to the use of the god Kvasir’s blood to create the “Mead of Poetry”, and the cataclysmic clashes with the Jötun giants.

Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in a simple direct fashion appealing to younger children. Tells among other things how Father Odin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of the death of Baldur, and of the other doings of the gods and goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and white illustrations complement the narrative. Suitable for ages 9 and up.

A beautiful retelling of Norse mythology, excellent as both an introduction to the sagas of the Vikings and for those that are already familiar with them. Illustrated to enhance the reading experience, formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.Contents include:THE BEGINNING OF THINGSHOW ODIN LOST HIS EYEKVASIR'S BLOODTHE GIANT BUILDERTHE MAGIC APPLESSKADI'S CHOICETHE DWARF'S GIFTSLOKI'S CHILDRENTHE QUEST OF THE HAMMERTHE GIANTESS WHO WOULD NOTTHOR'S VISIT TO THE GIANTSTHOR'S FISHINGTHOR'S DUELIN THE GIANT'S HOUSEBALDER AND THE MISTLETOETHE PUNISHMENT OF LOKI

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This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk,—the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and pleasant, but winter is a terrible time of cold and gloom; where rocky mountains tower like huge giants, over whose heads the thunder rolls and crashes, and under whose feet are mines of precious metals. Therefore you will find the tales full of giants and dwarfs,—spirits of the cold mountains and dark caverns. You will find the hero to be Thor, with his thunderbolt hammer, who dwells in the happy heaven of Asgard, where All-Father Odin is king, and where Balder the beautiful makes springtime with his smile. In the north countries, winter, cold, and frost are very real and terrible enemies; while spring, sunshine, and warmth are near and dear friends. So the story of the Beginning of Things is a story of cold and heat, of the wicked giants who loved the cold, and of the good Æsir, who basked in pleasant warmth.

"This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk,—the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and pleasant, but winter is a terrible time of cold and gloom; where rocky mountains tower like huge giants, over whose heads the thunder rolls and crashes, and under whose feet are mines of precious metals. Therefore you will find the tales full of giants and dwarfs,—spirits of the cold mountains and dark caverns."A wonderful collection of 16 retold Norse myths by Abbie Farwell Brown with six full page illustrations by E. Boyd Smith. This classic children's fairy tale book was originally publishing in 1902 and would make a great addition to any fairy tale collection or children's bookshelf. Stories in this volume include: 'How Odin Lost His Eye', 'The Magic Apples', 'The Dwarf's Gifts', 'Loki's Children', 'The Quest of the Hammer', 'The Giantess Who Would Not', 'Thor's Visit to the Giants', 'Thor's Duel', 'Balder and the Mistletoe', 'The Punishment of Loki' and others.Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.

Norse mythology is full of gods and epic heroes. In The Days Of Giants tells some of the best adventures of the Aesir. Abbie Farwell provides an introduction and basic understanding to Norse mythology that is well suited for children or a first time explorer of this fascinating mythology. The Beginning Of Things How Odin Lost His Eye Kvasir's Blood The Giant Builder The Magic Apples Skadi's Choice The Dwarf's Gifts Loki's Children The Quest Of The Hammer The Giantess Who Would Not Thor's Visit To The Giants Thor's Fishing Thor's Duel In The Giant's House Balder And The Mistletoe The Punishment Of Loki

Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in a simple direct fashion appealing to younger children. Tells among other things how Father Odin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of the death of Baldur, and of the other doings of the gods and goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and white illustrations complement the narrative. Suitable for ages 9 and up.

In The Days of Giants - A Book of Norse Tales by Abbie Farwell BrownNOW I LIKE A REALLY GOOD SAGA, ABOUT GODS AND GIANTS, AND THE FIRE KINGDOMS, AND THE SNOW KINGDOMS, AND THE ÆSIR MAKING MEN AND WOMEN OUT OF TWO STICKS, AND ALL THAT.The oldest stories of every race of people tell about the Beginning of Things. But the various folk who first told them were so very different, the tales are so very old, and have changed so greatly in the telling from one generation to another, that there are almost as many accounts of the way in which the world began as there are nations upon the earth. So it is not strange that the people of the North have a legend of the Beginning quite different from that of the Southern, Eastern, and Western folk.This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk,—the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and pleasant, but winter is a terrible time of cold and gloom; where rocky mountains tower like huge giants, over whose heads the thunder rolls and crashes, and under2 whose feet are mines of precious metals. Therefore you will find the tales full of giants and dwarfs,—spirits of the cold mountains and dark caverns.

"This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk,—the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and pleasant, but winter is a terrible time of cold and gloom; where rocky mountains tower like huge giants, over whose heads the thunder rolls and crashes, and under whose feet are mines of precious metals. Therefore you will find the tales full of giants and dwarfs,—spirits of the cold mountains and dark caverns."A wonderful collection of 16 retold Norse myths by Abbie Farwell Brown with six full page illustrations by E. Boyd Smith. This classic children's fairy tale book was originally publishing in 1902 and would make a great addition to any fairy tale collection or children's bookshelf. Stories in this volume include: 'How Odin Lost His Eye', 'The Magic Apples', 'The Dwarf's Gifts', 'Loki's Children', 'The Quest of the Hammer', 'The Giantess Who Would Not', 'Thor's Visit to the Giants', 'Thor's Duel', 'Balder and the Mistletoe', 'The Punishment of Loki' and others.Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.