Colored plates and numerous other illustrations give additional life to these tales derived from various sources, from india, France, Turkey, Armenia, and Denmark. "As fascinating as those that have gone before. The book is sure to enthral any child who may possess it, and many persons of more discreet years." (The Athenaeum)This book is fully illustrated and annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.Contents:PrefaceMadschunThe Blue ParrotGeirlaug The King's DaughterThe Story Of Little King Loc'A Long-Bow Story'Jackal Or Tiger?The Comb And The CollarThe Thanksgiving Of The WazirSamba The CowardKupti And ImaniThe Strange Adventures Of Little MaiaDiamond Cut DiamondThe Green KnightThe Five Wise Words Of The GuruThe Golden-Headed FishDoraniThe Satin SurgeonThe Billy Goat And The KingThe Story Of ZoulvisiaGrasp All, Lose AllThe Fate Of The TurtleThe Snake PrinceThe Prince And Princess In The ForestThe Clever WeaverThe Boy Who Found Fear At LastHe Wins Who WaitsThe Steel CaneThe Punishment Of The Fairy GanganaThe Silent Princess