
THE STRANGE STORY BOOK
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE DROWNED BUCCANEER
THE PERPLEXITY OF ZADIG
THE RETURN OF THE DEAD WIFE
YOUNG AMAZON SNELL
THE GOOD SIR JAMES
RIP VAN WINKLE
THE WONDERFUL BASKET
A warm, curious collection of tales arrives just as the era of fairy‑tale princesses meets the age of motor cars and aeroplanes. The stories weave classic myths and legends with fresh, unusual episodes—like the gentle humor of a cat named Dickon and the quirky adventures of a collector obsessed with tiny ancient relics. Designed for children who once listened to Cinderella and now share stories with their own little ones, the book invites listeners to linger between the familiar and the strange, offering a soothing bridge between generations.
Interspersed with vivid colour plates and charming illustrations, the volume also honors the rich oral traditions of the Tlingit people, thanks to permission from the Smithsonian’s Bureau of American Ethnology. The narrator’s fond recollections of old‑world curiosities and his affection for beasts lend the collection a personal, almost conversational tone, making each tale feel like a cozy story told by a kindly grandparent.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (543K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for helping shape the beloved Fairy Books, this English writer, editor, and translator brought classic folk and fairy tales to generations of young readers. Her own books for children also show a gift for lively storytelling and literary retelling.
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