The History Of Thomas Hickathrift (1885)

By George Laurence Gomme and Villon London

Book Overview

The History of Thomas Hickathrift is a book written by George Laurence Gomme and first published in 1885. The book is a retelling of the traditional English folk tale about a giant-slaying hero named Thomas Hickathrift. The story follows Thomas, a poor laborer who becomes famous for his incredible strength and bravery. He is called upon to defeat a giant who has been terrorizing the local villagers. With his wit and strength, Thomas is able to defeat the giant and become a hero in the eyes of the people. The book is written in a style that is accessible to both children and adults, and is filled with vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. It also includes illustrations by Walter Crane, a prominent artist of the time. Overall, The History of Thomas Hickathrift is a classic tale of heroism and adventure that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.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: 1120035422
• ISBN13: 9781120035424
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"