Old Stories (1822)

By Elizabeth Spence

Book Overview

""Old Stories"" is a collection of tales written by Elizabeth Isabella Spence and published in 1822. The book features a variety of stories, including fables, fairy tales, and moral tales, all of which were designed to entertain and educate readers. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages.The book begins with a series of fables, which are short stories that feature animals as the main characters. These stories are meant to teach moral lessons and are often used to illustrate human behavior. The fables are followed by a series of fairy tales, which are more fantastical in nature and often feature magical elements such as witches, wizards, and talking animals.The final section of the book features a collection of moral tales, which are stories that are designed to teach specific moral lessons. These stories often feature characters who must overcome challenges or make difficult decisions in order to do the right thing. Throughout the book, Spence emphasizes the importance of honesty, kindness, and hard work, and encourages readers to strive for these virtues in their own lives.Overall, ""Old Stories"" is a charming and engaging collection of tales that offers readers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century literature. With its timeless themes and relatable characters, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.Two Volumes In One.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: 1120661668
• ISBN13: 9781120661661
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"