Publisher's Synopsis
Lob Lie By the Fire, The Brownies and Other Tales is a collection of charming and timeless stories written by Juliana Horatia Ewing. The book features a series of enchanting tales that have been enjoyed by generations of readers. The stories are filled with delightful characters and magical adventures that will capture the imagination of both children and adults alike.The title story, Lob Lie By the Fire, is about a wise old dog who tells stories to his young friends by the fire. The other tales in the book include The Brownies, which tells the story of a group of mischievous little creatures who live in a house and help the humans who live there; Old Father Christmas, which is a heartwarming story about a poor family who receives a surprise visit from Father Christmas; and The Peace Egg, which is a story about a magical egg that brings peace and goodwill to a village.The book is beautifully illustrated with charming black and white drawings that perfectly capture the spirit of the stories. Ewing's writing is elegant and engaging, and her stories are filled with warmth, humor, and a sense of wonder. Lob Lie By the Fire, The Brownies and Other Tales is a delightful book that will enchant readers of all ages.1871. Ewing wrote and produced the Nursery Magazine. Contents: Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, or The Luck of Ling-Borough; Timothy�������s Shoes; Old Father Christmas; Benjy in Beastland; The Peace-Egg; The Brownies; The Land of Lost Toys; Three Christmas-Trees; An Idyl of the Wood; Christmas Crackers; and Amelia and the Dwarfs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
