Publisher's Synopsis
Deucalion; King Of The Golden River; Dame Wiggins Of Lee; The Eagle�������s Nest is a collection of four stories written by the renowned English author, John Ruskin. The first story, Deucalion, is a retelling of the Greek myth of the same name, in which a man and woman survive a great flood and repopulate the earth. The second story, King Of The Golden River, is a fairy tale about a wicked brother who is punished for his greed and a kind-hearted brother who is rewarded for his generosity. The third story, Dame Wiggins Of Lee, is a collection of nursery rhymes and stories for children, featuring characters such as Little Bo-Peep and Old Mother Hubbard. The final story, The Eagle�������s Nest, is a reflection on the beauty and power of nature, particularly the mountains and the eagle that soars above them. Ruskin's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of nature and his moralistic tone, making this collection a timeless classic for readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
