One of the first great works of American children's literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne's second book retelling some of the most well-known Greek myths and stories for young children, including the stories of Theseus and the Minotaur, Jason and the Argonauts, and the tale of Hades and Persephone. Nonetheless, a desirable, copy of this rare Amercian classic housed in custom-made cloth jacket and slipcase.įirst edition, first state, bearing the "A" state of ads as described in BAL 7614 and PPP p.10. Lower spine ends a bit worn, other edges slightly rubbed, spine sunned covers lightly discolored with some apparent staining, half-inch scratch to center-right of rear cover, some internal foxing, bookplate on front fixed endpaper. Overview View 36 Editions Details Reviews Lists Related Books Publish Date. 0 Ratings 0 Want to read 0 Currently reading 0 Have read A wonder book and Tanglewood tales for girls and boys. Download or read book Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published by. Brown cloth with spine stamped decoratively in gilt and front and rear stamped decoratively in blind. A wonder book and Tanglewood tales for girls and boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Contributor Names Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. For Boys and Girls Being a Second Wonder-Book. A wonder-book and Tanglewood tales Summary Tales told at the fireside and in the woods, adapting such classical myths as Pandora's Box, Baucis and Philemon, and Perseus and Medusa to the storyteller's gothic or romantic environment.
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