Lays of ancient babyland: to which are added divers small histories not known to the ancients: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Lays of ancient babyland: to which are added divers small histories not known to the ancients: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Lays of ancient babyland: to which are added divers small histories not known to the ancients is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fisher, Richard Trott (1804–1885).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Lays of Ancient Babyland" by Richard Trott Fisher is a children's poetry collection written during the mid-19th century. The book features a series of illustrated verses that weave together familiar fairy tales and fables, presenting them in a manner that would appeal to a young audience. Its likely topic centers around traditional nursery tales, designed to entertain and educate children about morals and virtues through engaging narratives. The collection includes well-known stories such as "Whittington and His Cat," "The Three Wishes," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Jack the Giant Killer," among others. Each story is told with playful rhyme and rhythm, making them accessible for children and enjoyable for adults to read aloud. Themes of kindness, bravery, and the consequences of one's actions resonate through the tales, imparting timeless lessons. The poems are complemented by whimsical illustrations, which enhance the storytelling experience and capture the imagination of young readers, making it a charming addition to any children's literature collection.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lays of ancient babyland: to which are added divers small histories not known to the ancients
- Author credits: Fisher, Richard Trott (1804–1885)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's poetry
- Fairy tales
- Stories in rhyme
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
