Selection from the Norse Tales for the Use of Children
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This book is a collection of Norse folktales that have been selected for their appropriateness for children. The stories range in length from short pieces to longer stories, and they include some of the most popular Norse tales, such as "The Three Billy-Goats Gruff" and "The Lad Who Went to the North Wind."Book Details
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Sir George Webbe Dasent
United Kingdom
Sir George Webbe Dasent, D. C. L. was a British translator of folk tales and contributor to The Times. Dasent was born 22 May 1817 at St. Vincent, British West Indies, the son of the attorney general...
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