Stories and Ballads for Young Folks

By Ellen Tracy Alden

Book Overview

""Stories and Ballads for Young Folks"" by Ellen Tracy Alden is a collection of short stories and poems aimed at children and young adults. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing stories that are mostly fictional and the second part containing ballads and poems. The stories in the first part of the book cover a range of topics, including adventure, mystery, and morality. Some of the stories are set in historical periods, while others take place in contemporary times. The characters in the stories are diverse, with protagonists ranging from young girls to boys, and from animals to mythical creatures.The second part of the book contains ballads and poems that are mostly focused on nature and the outdoors. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including free verse and rhyming couplets. They cover topics such as the changing seasons, the beauty of the natural world, and the importance of conservation.Overall, ""Stories and Ballads for Young Folks"" is a charming and engaging book that will appeal to children and young adults who enjoy stories that are both entertaining and educational. It is a great choice for parents and teachers who want to introduce young readers to classic literature and poetry.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: 1163778230
• ISBN13: 9781163778234
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"