The Tale of Ginger and Pickles: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Potter, Beatrix (1866–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Tale of Ginger and Pickles" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book written and illustrated in 1909. This charming story follows two shopkeepers—a tomcat and a terrier—who run a village store where they generously extend unlimited credit to all their customers. Their kindness, however, leads to unexpected financial trouble. Through this tale of business and survival, Potter explores themes of the market economy while filling her pages with beloved characters from her previous stories. The book offers both a gentle lesson and Potter's signature wit.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
- Author credits: Potter, Beatrix (1866–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Cats -- Juvenile fiction
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
- Stores, Retail -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Children's Picture Books
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