Discover 10 favorite folk tales, all epitomizing the special charm and enchantment of the Irish imagination. Capturing the distinct flavor and language of old Ireland, the stories include "Hookedy-Crookedy" and "The Snow, the Crow and the Blood." Includes 33 full-page illustrations by Frank Verbeck, ... read more
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Discover 10 favorite folk tales, all epitomizing the special charm and enchantment of the Irish imagination. Capturing the distinct flavor and language of old Ireland, the stories include "Hookedy-Crookedy" and "The Snow, the Crow and the Blood." Includes 33 full-page illustrations by Frank Verbeck, one of L. Frank Baum's favorite artists.
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