Old Nightcaps (1868)

By Frances Elizabeth Barrow

Book Overview

Old Nightcaps is a collection of short stories written by Frances Elizabeth Barrow and published in 1868. The book consists of twenty-four tales, each of which is designed to be read as a bedtime story or ""nightcap"" for children. The stories range in length from just a few pages to several chapters and cover a variety of themes, including morality, adventure, and fantasy. Some of the stories are based on traditional folktales, while others are original creations by Barrow. The book is written in a charming and engaging style that is sure to captivate young readers and keep them entertained until they drift off to sleep. With its timeless tales and delightful illustrations, Old Nightcaps remains a beloved classic of children's literature.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: 1164866273
• ISBN13: 9781164866275
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"