| Author |
Hume-Cook, James, 1866-1942 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Hughes, William Morris, 1864-1952 |
| Illustrator |
Waller, Christian Mary Emily Yandell, 1875-1956 |
| Title |
Australian Fairy Tales
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| Original Publication |
Australia: J. Howlett-Ross,1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The magic well -- The fairy city -- The prince's palace -- The prince's marriage -- The skylark's story -- Gourds and quinces -- The grape vine's story -- When the stork called -- The raindrop's story -- The door mat's story -- Clover perfume's story -- Music's story -- The moon's garden party.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Australian Fairy Tales" by James Hume-Cook is a collection of whimsical stories written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the enchanting adventures of Australian fairies, incorporating unique elements of the Australian landscape and culture into classic fairy tale themes. Through tales that capture the imagination, readers are introduced to charming characters, including Prince Waratah, as they navigate enchantment, adversity, and the pursuit of love. The opening of the book sets the stage for the first story, "The Magic Well." It begins with the father of three children being encouraged to tell Australian fairy tales after their quest for local magical beings, which leads to the discovery of the titular Magic Well by Prince Waratah. This well, located on a beautiful island, becomes the focal point of the fairies' adventures and the key to creating a flourishing city. As Prince Waratah embarks on a journey filled with challenges, readers witness not only the intriguing world of Australian fairies but also the importance of friendship and the triumph of good over evil as he strives to fulfill his dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Australia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69011 |
| Release Date |
Sep 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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