The Brownies: Their Book: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Brownies: Their Book is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cox, Palmer (1840–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Brownies: Their Book" by Palmer Cox is a children's book published in 1887. It features little fairy-like creatures based on Scottish folktales who appear at night to make mischief and perform helpful tasks. Through illustrated verses, Cox brought these goblin-like characters to life, creating the first North American comic characters to achieve international merchandising success. The Brownies delighted children across magazines, books, stage adaptations, and countless merchandise items during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Brownies: Their Book
- Author credits: Cox, Palmer (1840–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's poetry
- Fairies -- Juvenile poetry
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
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