| Description |
xiv, 318 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Contents |
Bearskin -- The Water of life -- How one turned his trouble to some account -- How three went out into the wide world -- The Clever student and the master of black arts -- The Princess golden hair and the great black raven -- Cousin Greylegs, the great red fox, and Grandfather Mole -- One good turn deserves another -- The White bird -- How the good gifts were used by two -- How Boots befooled the king -- The Step-mother -- Master Jacob -- Peterkin and the little grey hare -- Mother Hildegarde -- Which is best -- The Simpleton and his little black hen -- The Swan maiden -- The Three little pigs and the ogre -- The Staff and the fiddle -- How the Princess's pride was broken -- How two went into partnership -- King Stork -- The Best that life has to give. |
| Summary |
A short verse introduces a fairy tale for each hour of the day and night. |
| Subject |
Fairy tales.
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Children's poetry.
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| Added Author |
Pyle, Katharine, 1863-1938
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| Added Title |
Four & twenty marvellous tales, being one for each hour of the day |
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