Publisher's Synopsis
Jataka Tales Out Of Old India is a collection of ancient Indian folklore stories, retold by Marguerite Aspinwall. The book contains 22 tales, each with its own moral lesson. These tales are based on the Jataka tales, which are a collection of stories about the previous lives of the Buddha. The stories in the book revolve around animals, and each story features a different animal as the protagonist. The tales are set in ancient India and feature elephants, monkeys, lions, and other animals. The stories are simple yet profound, and they teach important lessons about morality, wisdom, and compassion.The book is written in simple language and is suitable for children and adults alike. The stories are engaging and easy to read, making it a great book for bedtime reading or for reading aloud to children. The illustrations in the book are also beautiful and add to the overall charm of the book.Overall, Jataka Tales Out Of Old India is a timeless classic that teaches important life lessons through engaging and entertaining stories.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.