
audiobook
Old Man of the Mountain
FAMOUS STORIES - Every Child Should Know - EDITED BY - Hamilton Wright Mabie - THE WHAT-EVERY-CHILD-SHOULD-KNOW-LIBRARY
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
FAMOUS STORIES
STORIES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW
I. A CHILD'S DREAM OF A STAR
II. THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER; OR, THE BLACK BROTHERS - I.—HOW THE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM OF THE BLACK BROTHERS WAS INTERFERED WITH BY SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE
II.—OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
III.—HOW MR. HANS SET OFF ON AN EXPEDITION TO THE GOLDEN RIVER, AND HOW HE PROSPERED THEREIN
A lively collection gathers together the stories that have long delighted and guided young listeners. From the solemn stone face that watches a village grow, to the snow‑covered image that awakens a child's wonder, each tale offers a glimpse into timeless values without relying on historical fact or mythic gods. The editor invites readers to set aside the rush of modern inventions and rediscover the simple joy of imagination, reminding us that every person, from the humblest villager to the most learned scientist, is a natural lover of story.
Within these pages you will meet a brave boy who chooses loyalty over fame in “The Man Without a Country,” a gentle spirit who learns humility through “The King of the Golden River,” and a dreamer who chases a single star across the night sky. The narratives celebrate honesty, courage, and kindness, inviting children to picture heroic deeds in everyday settings while encouraging them to trust their own creative hearts.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (520K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Release date
2005-07-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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