Unique Elements Historical Context - Detailed 20th Century Historical Map Explore the wonders and magic of this fantastical collection of fairy tales. American Fairy Tales by American author L. Frank Baum is a collection of fairy tales first published in 1901 in the United States. A celebrated children’s classic filled with thrilling adventure and enchanting characters. Excerpt: ‘One day, as she walked down the path to the brook, her big shoes scattering the pebbles right and left, she noticed a large beetle lying upon its back and struggling hard with its little legs to turn over, that its feet might again touch the ground. But this it could not accomplish; so the woman, who had a kind heart, reached down and gently turned the beetle with her finger. At once it scampered from the path and she went on to the brook. The next day, as she came for water, she was surprised to see the beetle again lying upon its back and struggling helplessly to turn. Once more the woman stopped and set him upon his feet; and then, as she stooped over the tiny creature, she heard a small voice say: “Oh, thank you! Thank you so much for saving me!”’ Synopsis American Fairy Tales is a collection of twelve fantasy stories by the adored author of the Oz book, L. Frank Baum. His entrancing blend of humor and magic transcends the ordinary. The majority of the twelve tales in this charming anthology are set in America, where it would appear that fantastical creatures are always causing the most amazing things to occur! Both children and adults will enjoy these stories. Included in this enchanting collection you will find: The Box of Robbers - The Glass Dog - The Queen of Quok - The Girl Who Owned a Bear - The Enchanted Types - The Laughing Hippopotamus - The Magic Bon Bons - The Capture of Father Time - The Wonderful Pump - The Dummy That Lived - The King of The Polar Bears - The Mandarin and The Butterfly A Stunning Reprint "A stunning reprint" At Ginger Classics, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your enjoyment. Title Details Original 1901 text - Collection of Fairy Tales for Children