Two children rescue an elderly woman from going to the alms-house by raising enough money to enable her to live in her own log cabin.

The story poses the ultimate question of choice and consequence, leaving readers pondering the power of love and the complexities of human emotions.

Join us in these seven short stories specially selected by the critic August Nemo: - The Bee-Man Of Orn. - The Griffin And The Minor Canon. - Old Pipes And The Dryad. - The Queen's Museum. - Prince Hassak's March.

Reproduction of the original: Stories of New Jersey by Frank Richard Stockton

In 'Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy,' Frank Richard Stockton presents an enchanting collection of illustrated stories for children that walk the liminal space between reality and imagination.

A discovery book for children, with illustrations and instructive chapters on light, animals, music, weather, soldiers, food, insects, ad infinitum.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

The book, a blend of romance and mystery, offers a glimpse into the shifting social dynamics of the late 19th century English countryside.

Within the larger literary context, this volume stands out for its imaginative narratives and timeless themes, offering a distinctive voice amidst the folkloric traditions from which it draws inspiration.