Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924) was a prolific and popular writer of
children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name
E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian
Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and
British politics in general. "Nine Unlikely Tales" is a 1901 collection
of short stories for children, including "The Cockatoucanor Great Aunt
Willoughby", "The Blue Mountain", "The Prince, Two Mice, and Some
Kitchen Maids", and others. These charming tales would make for perfect
bedtime reading or as an introduction to the wonderful world of short
stories for young readers. Illustrated by H. R. Millar and Claude A.
Shepperson. Other notable works by this author include: "The Prophet's
Mantle" (1885), "Something Wrong" (1886), and "The Marden Mystery"
(1896). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce
and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this
volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with
a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.