The book is a facsimile reprint of a rare antiquarian work, preserving its original content while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and notations due to its age. It aims to highlight the cultural significance of the text, reflecting a commitment to safeguarding and promoting literature through accessible, high-quality editions that remain true to the original.
The collection features retellings of significant American Indian tales, emphasizing their cultural importance throughout history. Efforts have been made to preserve these stories for future generations by republishing them in a modern, accessible format. The book has been carefully retyped and redesigned to ensure clarity and readability, distinguishing it from original scans. This makes the rich narratives and themes of American Indian folklore available to a contemporary audience.
The collection features a blend of poignant and whimsical narratives, showcasing the depth of English storytelling. Readers will encounter the touching journey of a woodcutter's son alongside enchanting escapades involving magical creatures, appealing to a wide audience and promising to captivate both young and old alike.
This simple story behind this coloring book has medieval beginnings--a lovely poem often known as "Our Lady's Tumbler" that dates to the 1230s. Many writers and artists have been inspired by it, and the line art was thoughtfully chosen and carefully prepared from books published a century or so ago.