Publisher's Synopsis
""The Enchanted Island of Yew"" is a fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum, the creator of the ""Wizard of Oz"" series. The story follows the adventures of Prince Marvel of the kingdom of Dawna, who is sent on a quest to the enchanted island of Yew to rescue his beloved princess, who has been kidnapped by the evil king Terribus. Along the way, Prince Marvel encounters a variety of magical creatures, including talking animals, a giant, and a dragon. He also learns important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of love. The novel is filled with whimsical details and imaginative settings, and is sure to delight readers of all ages.From the fairies some of the men had learned wonderful secrets, and had become magicians and sorcerers, with powers so great that the entire island was reputed to be one of enchantments. Who these men were the common people did not always know; for while some were kings and rulers, others lived quietly hidden away in forests or mountains, and seldom or never showed themselves.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.
