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Indian Fairy Tales is an enchanting book filled with magical ancient tales from exotic india. Rich with cultural significance and wonder, this is a real treat for lovers of stories and tales. Joseph Jacobs was a dedicated historian who compiled this selection of wonderous tales,... Read Full Overview

Classic compilation of 29 traditional tales by a leading British folklorist includes "The Lion and the Crane," "Sun, Moon, and Wind Go Out to Dinner," "The Prince and the Fakir," and other illustrated fables.

Indian Fairy Tales is part of a series written by the Australian born folklorist Joseph Jacobs. In this book feature 30 stories taken from popular South Asian oral history united with John D. Batten's black and white drawings, full of movement and energy. Many of the earliest... Read Full Overview

Indian Fairy Tales is a classic collection of tales from the subcontinent. The original illustrations are included.

This collection of Indian fairy tales features classic stories from the rich cultural heritage of India. The book, illustrated by John Dickson Batten, includes timeless tales such as 'The Magic Cow' and 'The Boy Who Drew Cats, ' and is sure to capture the imagination of readers... Read Full Overview

This collection of Indian fairy tales features classic stories from the rich cultural heritage of India. The book, illustrated by John Dickson Batten, includes timeless tales such as 'The Magic Cow' and 'The Boy Who Drew Cats, ' and is sure to capture the imagination of readers... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Indian Fairy Tales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we... Read Full Overview

India is a land of vast ocean of literature written by prominent writers in classical and vernacular languages from ancient times to date.

In Indian Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs delves into the rich tapestry of Indian folklore, exploring its profound influence on European fairy tales. This captivating collection reveals the shared plots and incidents that transcend geographical boundaries, suggesting that India is... Read Full Overview

Venture into the enchanting world of "Indian Fairy Tales," a captivating collection of traditional stories meticulously compiled by Joseph Jacobs. This treasury of Indian folklore and legends transports readers to a realm of wonder, filled with timeless narratives passed down... Read Full Overview

Venture into the enchanting world of "Indian Fairy Tales," a captivating collection of traditional stories meticulously compiled by Joseph Jacobs. This treasury of Indian folklore and legends transports readers to a realm of wonder, filled with timeless narratives passed down... Read Full Overview

A rich and enchanting collection of 29 stories from the "home of the fairy tale." An exciting and entertaining collection of stores, full of the color and enchantment of India, written for the amusement of children everywhere. Its universal appeal like in the striking similarities... Read Full Overview

Soils and national characters differ; but fairy tales are the same in plot and incidents, if not in treatment. The majority of the tales in this volume have been known in the West in some form or other, and the problem arises how to account for their simultaneous existence in... Read Full Overview

Soils and national characters differ; but fairy tales are the same in plot and incidents, if not in treatment. The majority of the tales in this volume have been known in the West in some form or other, and the problem arises how to account for their simultaneous existence in... Read Full Overview