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Click to enlargeThe Chinese Fairy Book

Frederick H. Martens
Richard Wilhelm
George W. Hood
Our Price$10.95New!(Table of Contents)
Availability: In Stock
Format: Book
ISBN: 0486454355
Page Count: 224
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
These 73 fairy tales from ancient China have a distinctive Far Eastern glow about them. Some, like "The Lady of the Moon," are exquisitely poetic. Others, such as "The Kindly Magician," are filled with black magic. All will appeal to young and old alike. Includes 3 full-color illustrations on cover.
Reprint of the J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1921 edition.

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