Dover Publications

Smith Philip, 1994

Charming stories — brimming with humor, whimsy and imagination — include an Algonquin tale of how Glooskap conquered the Great Bull-Frog; The Meeting of the Wild Animals, a Tsimshian myth recounting how all the animals came to fear the porcupine; The Man Who Married the Moon a Pueblo story; others. 6 full-page illustrations. Подробнее

Favorite Poems of Childhood

Smith Philip, 1992

Superb treasury of time-honored poetic gems includes Lewis Carroll's The Walrus and the Carpenter, Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Eugene Field's Wynken, Blynken and Nod, Emily Dickinson's I' m Nobody Who are you?, Robert Louis Stevenson's The Swing, many more. Printed in large, easy-to-read type. Подробнее

Favorite Russian Fairy Tales

Ransome Arthur, 2011

Six tales of witches, and wizardry, perilous journeys, wise animals, frightful giants and beautiful princesses, among them the legendary Fire-Bird, the dulcimer-playing Sadko, the iron-toothed witch Baba Yaga, and a goat that sneezes gold pieces. Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type, with 6 new illustrations. Подробнее

Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates

Dodge Mary Mapes, 2003

Set against a backdrop of frozen canals in a winter wonderland, the year's most exciting event in a little Dutch village is about to take place. But will Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel, with their hand-carved wooden skates, be able to compete against their well-trained young friends who own fine steel blades? Подробнее

Irish Fairy Tales

Smith Philip, 2008

Eight charming tales full of the whimsy and wordplay of Irish folklore. Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type are: Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary, Conal and Donal and Taig, The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag, The Field of Boliauns, The Sprightly Tailor, and more. 6 new illustrations enhance the text. Подробнее

King Arthur: Tales from round Table

Lang Andrew, 2002

Here are the best-loved legends of the Round Table, recounted by one of the world's great storytellers: how the young Arthur pulled the sword from the stone to become king, how he acquired the sword Excalibur, the beginnings of the Round Table, the passing of Merlin, and many more. Подробнее

Pride and Prejudice

Austen Jane, 2005

Here is quite simply the most handsome edition of one of the finest and most popular novels of all time. It features an elegant cloth binding, attractive full-color dust wrapper, handsome typography, and more than 100 delightful illustrations (plus 61 witty illustrated initial letters at chapter openings) by famed English Victorian artist Hugh Thomson. Подробнее

Robin Hood

Blaisdell Bob, 1994

The legendary outlaw and his merry men spring to life again, thrilling young readers with feats of daring and tests of strength. Join Robin, Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian and the others as they live a merry life in Sherwood Forest. Enhanced by 6 new black-and-white illustrations by Thea Kliros. Подробнее

Scottish Fairy Tales: Unabridged in Easy-to-Read Type

Mackenzie Donald A., 2011

Colorful stories from ancient and modern Scottish sources will charm young readers with the deeds of mermaids, giants and other supernatural creatures. Includes Battle of the Fairy Kings, Conall and the Thunder Hag, In the Kingdom of Seals, The Maid-of-the-Wave, The Land of Green Mountains, and many more. Подробнее

Selected Poems

Donne John, 1993

Rich selection of 73 works by the English metaphysical poet. Included are The Good Morrow, The Canonization, The Relic, A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning, To His Mistress Going to Bed, Death Be Not Proud, Good Friday, 1613. Riding Westward, Hymn to God My God, in My Sickness and many more. Note. Alphabetical lists of titles and first lines. Подробнее

Selected Poems

Whitman Walter, 1991

Generous sampling of 24 of Whitman's best and most representative poems from Leaves of Grass, Selections include I Hear America Singing, I Sing the Body Electric, Song of the Open Road, Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking, When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd and O Captain My Captain — all reprinted from an authoritative text. Подробнее

The Story of King Arthur

Crawford Tom, 1994

Stirring tales of King Arthur's boyhood, his sword Excalibur, the round table, adventures of Sir Launcelot, other daring deeds. Подробнее

The Story of the Nutcracker

Hoffmann E.T.A., 1996

Delightful tale of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker, with all the wonderful scenes: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier and the presentation of the Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the seven-headed Mouse King, and much more. Подробнее

Tales of Mystery and Imagination

Poe Edgar Allan, 2008

This is a rare collection of 29 of Poe's best-known stories along with some of his more obscure tales. This mysterious collection features The Fall of the House of Usher, A Decent into the Maelstrom and The Murders in the Rue Morgue, as well as many more.It is packed with stark black-and white plate illustrations from accomplished Edwardian illustrator Harry Clarke, that presents dark visions and glimpses of the macabre to equal Poe's storytelling. Подробнее

The Velveteen Rabbit

Williams Margery, 2011

Margery Williams's beloved classic of a toy rabbit's quest to become real through the love of his young owner is a timeless, treasured tale. This gift edition features the original illustrations by William Nicholson and an elegant new book design. The seven charming full-color plates include three double-page spreads. Illustrated endpapers. Подробнее

Butterflies and Moths CD Rom and Book (+ CD-ROM)

Seba Albertus, 2005

Stunning graphics, selected from a great 18th-century classic of natural history, accurately depict nearly 500 authentic winged beauties. Ideal for scrapbooks, memory books, and other decorative uses, the detailed, royalty-free images will be highly valued by commercial artists and illustrators. 490 full-color illustrations. Подробнее

56 Authentic Turn-of-the-century Fashion Patterns

Harris Kristina, 1995

The dressmaker's patterns for the more than 50 different garments included in this volume first appeared in the 1890s in issues of the quarterly The Voice of Fashion. Most of the patterns are for stylish day wear for women, but there are house dresses and nightwear as well, along with a selection of suits and dresses for young boys and girls and several garments for men. Подробнее

Engravings

Hogarth William, 1974

Rake's Progress, Harlot's Progress, Ilustrations for Hudibras, Before and After, Beer Street, and Gin Lane, 96 more. Commentary by Sean Shesgreen. Подробнее

The Four Books of Architecture

Palladio Andrea, 1977

Exemplary reprint of l6th-century classic. Covers classical architectural remains, Renaissance revivals, classical orders, more. 1738 Ware English edition. 216 plates a new and splendid edition of what has probably been the most influential book published in the history of architecture since its first appearance in 1570. Подробнее

Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from La Mode Illustree

Olian JoAnne, 1998

Over 1,000 illustrations, meticulously reproduced from rare issues of renowned fashion magazine, present a striking array of women's fashions from 1860 to 1914: elegant evening and dinner gowns, stylish daywear, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, mourning clothes, cycling outfits and much more; plus detailed renderings of shoes, hats, parasols, and other accessories. Подробнее

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