Fillmore Folk Tales (1922)

By Parker Fillmore

Book Overview

Fillmore Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from different cultures around the world, compiled and retold by Parker Hoysted Fillmore. The book includes tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, each with its own unique characters, settings, and themes. The stories range from humorous and lighthearted to serious and moralistic, and they offer insights into the values and beliefs of the cultures that produced them. Some of the tales included in the book are ""Why the Sea Is Salt"" from Norway, ""The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal"" from India, and ""The Three Wishes"" from England. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Fillmore Folk Tales is a delightful and informative collection of traditional stories that will entertain and educate readers interested in folklore and cultural traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166035999
• ISBN13: 9781166035990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"