Publisher's Synopsis
Fables and Folk Tales from an Eastern Forest is a book written by Walter Skeat. The book is a collection of stories from the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. The stories are traditional folk tales and fables that have been passed down through generations. The book includes stories about animals, humans, and supernatural beings, and each story has a moral or lesson to teach. The stories are written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making them suitable for readers of all ages. The book is a great resource for anyone interested in learning about the culture and traditions of the Malay Peninsula. It provides a glimpse into the beliefs, values, and customs of the people who live in the region. Overall, Fables and Folk Tales from an Eastern Forest is an entertaining and informative book that will appeal to anyone who enjoys reading folklore and traditional stories.1901. The tales contained in this volume were taken down from the lips of the Malay peasantry, in the twilight of their own tropical jungle, during the progress of the Cambridge Expedition of 1899 through the remoter states of the Malay Peninsula. The tales themselves are the merest gleanings from an extensive harvest-field, and make no pretensions whatever to any completeness or finality. Illustrated. Sample Contents: King of the Tigers is Sick; A Vegetarian Dispute; Pelican's Punishment; Tiger Get His Deserts; Tiger and the Shadow; Wit Wins the Day; Elephant Princess and the Prince; Saint that Was Shot Out of His Own Cannon; Legend of Patani; Malayan Deluge; King Solomon and the Birds; Silver Prince, and Princess Lemon-grassThis 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.
