A collection of thirty-one traditional tales including the well-known "Hansel and Gretel" and "Rumpelstilskin" and the lesser-known "The Dog and the Sparrow" and "The Three Children of Fortune."
George Cruikshank Books
The Toothache
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
The Tooth-Ache, Imagined by Horace Mayhew, and Realized by George Cruikshank. Rear panel priced "1/6 Plain, 3/-Colored" and this being the colored 24 panel, fan-page edition. Description: small, 24mo format, heavy tan paper boards. One of 5,000 Facsimile copies of Horace Mayhew's uncommon 1849 1st edition, (43 panels).
Oliver Twist
- 74 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion.
Sinks of London Laid Open
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The book offers a unique historical perspective on London's sanitation systems, providing valuable insights into urban life and hygiene practices of the past. Its preservation as a modern edition ensures that the text remains accessible and readable, free from the limitations of scanned copies. This work is significant for those interested in history, particularly regarding public health and infrastructure in the Eastern Hemisphere. The effort to reformat and redesign it highlights its importance for both contemporary and future readers.
The Indignant Eye
The Artist as Social Critic in Prints and Drawings from the Fifteenth Century to Picasso
- 470 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Book by Shikes, Ralph E
George Cruikshank
- 247 pages
- 9 hours of reading