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Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for McCook, Henry C. (Henry Christopher) (1837–1911).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign in Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies" by Henry Christopher McCook is a children's fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The book introduces a whimsical world where the mischievous Brownies, friendly Scottish fairies, engage in a struggle against the malicious Pixies led by King Cobweaver. The central focus is on their adventures, challenges, and the interactions between these fairies and human characters. At the start of the story, the Brownies embark on an exciting journey from their native Scotland to the wilds of Ohio alongside the Wille family. The tale unfolds with the Brownies settling at Hillside and contending with the vile Pixies, who aim to disrupt the peace. The first chapters highlight how the Brownies gather to discuss their emigration and the perils they face from the Pixies, setting the stage for their ongoing battle and adventures in their new home while also detailing their camaraderie and playful nature.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies
  • Author credits: McCook, Henry C. (Henry Christopher) (1837–1911)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Insects -- Juvenile literature
  • Spiders -- Juvenile literature

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

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