This charming early work, first published in 1910, is the fifth book in
a series of twelve 'coloured' fairy books published by Andrew Lang
between 1889 and 1910. Illustrated with black and white plates and
numerous illustrations, this book is thoroughly recommended for
inclusion on the shelf of all folklorists and lovers of fairy tales. A
delightful read for both adult and child. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these
classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the
original text and artwork.