This is a collection of mock fairy stories, by J. A. Mitchell, from our spirited contemporary, Life , of New York. The people who will appreciate the wit and humor of this amusing little collection are men and women. Mr. Mitchell's humor sometimes refers to a rather hackneyed subject, as in "The Drowsy Village," which explains why "the City of Brotherly Love is dozing still," and the tale which tells why the ocean is colder at some places than at others, and which begins: "When Complacency and the East Wind were married ...
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This is a collection of mock fairy stories, by J. A. Mitchell, from our spirited contemporary, Life , of New York. The people who will appreciate the wit and humor of this amusing little collection are men and women. Mr. Mitchell's humor sometimes refers to a rather hackneyed subject, as in "The Drowsy Village," which explains why "the City of Brotherly Love is dozing still," and the tale which tells why the ocean is colder at some places than at others, and which begins: "When Complacency and the East Wind were married they built a village on Massachusetts Bay and christened it the Hub of the Universe. Their descendants are countless, all possessing, in varying degrees, the characteristics of their ancestors. But of them all none inherit their peculiar qualities in richer fullness than Priggie, the heroine of this tale. She was the perfect type; the development of full flower." In "The Fairy Bishop," "Stillabel" and "The Lover" the humor is fresher. Many a lover of dogs will read with pleasure the story of "The Adventures of Two Criminals." The volume as a whole is a thoroughly amusing parody of the usual fairy tales. -- The Literary World , Vol. 22
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Add this copy of Life's Fairy Tales to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1892 by Frederick A. Stokes Company,.
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Very Good. Illustrated. First edition. Minor edge wear at the spine ends and corners, small spot of soiling at the base of the front board, else very good in blue cloth with gilt and black lettering and decorations.; 117 pages.
Add this copy of Life's Fairy Tales to cart. $20.25, good condition, Sold by Crossroad Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eau Claire, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1893 by Frederick A. Stokes Company.
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Good with no dust jacket. Spine extremities are rubbed. Corners are bumped, rubbed. Front hinge is cracked. Some black stains on rear board. Some surface rubbing to binding. Previous owner's name is written on front flyleaf. Some light smudging to the first few pages.; B&W illustrations; GFH17C; 7" x 5"; 113 pages.
Add this copy of Life's Fairy Tales to cart. $20.25, good condition, Sold by Robert Harper Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hyattsville, MD, UNITED STATES, published by NY: Frederick A. Stokes, 1893 (1892).
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Good. Size: 0x0x0; Wear to edges and corners of cover. Hardback, no dust jacket, 113 pages with no highlighting and underlining, illustrations in beautiful shape.
Add this copy of Life's Fairy Tales to cart. $26.58, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
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