Joseph Jacobs: 134 books

4 works of Joseph Jacobs Folklorist, literary critic and historian (1854-1916) This ebook presents a collection of 4 works of Joseph Jacobs. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump directly to the work selected. Table of Contents: Europa's Fairy Book Man And Evolution The Book of Wonder Voyages The Story of Geographical Discovery-How the World Became Known

Joseph Jacobs was a scholar and historian, mostly known as a collector and publisher of English Folklore. A master of many languages, Jacobs translated Hebrew, Italian and Spanish works, having become one of the most popular 19th-century adapters of children’s fairy tales.  “The Battle of...

More Celtic Fairy Tales is part of a series written by the Australian born folklorist Joseph Jacobs. In this book feature over two dozen stories taken from popular oral tradition and united with John D. Batten's black and white drawings, full of movement and energy. Stories include: 'The Fate of the...

‘More English Fairy Tales’ is a collection of stories written by Joseph Jacobs, accompanied by the masterful black-and-white illustrations of John D. Batten. It includes such tales as ‘The Pied Piper’, ‘Tattercoats’, ‘The Golden Ball’, ‘Coat O’Clay’, ‘The Children in the Wood’,...

In this sequel to Celtic Fairy Tales you will find 20 more Celtic tales; tales like Jack the Cunning Thief, Paddy o’Kelly and the Weasel, the Dream of Owen O'Mulready, The Farmer of Liddesdale, The Greek Princess and the Young Gardener, Elidore, the Ridere of Riddles; and many more. In Jacobs’...

European Folk and Fairy Tales (also known as Europa's Fairy Book) is a collection of Folk and Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs, first published in 1916, including : The Cinder-Maid The King of the Fishes Beauty and the Beast Reynard and Bruin The Dancing Water, The Singing Apple, and the Speaking...

"Do tell us a fairy tale, ganpa." "Well, will you be good and quiet if I do?" "Of course we will; we are always good when you are telling us fairy tales." "Well, here goes.—Once upon a time, though it wasn't in my time, and it wasn't in your...

This vintage book contains Joseph Jacobs' 1916 collection of fairy tales, “European Folk and Fairy Tales”, features over two dozen stories taken from popular oral tradition united with John D. Batten's black and white drawings. Heavily influenced by the Brothers Grimm and the romantic nationalism...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic...

Joseph Jacobs was a scholar and historian, mostly known as a collector and publisher of English Folklore.   “The Lad with the Goat-skin” is a tale about a boy, named Tom, who was the son of one poor widow. The woman was so poor that she had no clothes to put on her son; so she used to...

English Fairy Tales is a collection of 43 fairy tales by Joseph Jacobs from 1890. The tales are fully illustrated with more than 65 original picture illustrations that follow the story line.   Tales included: 1. Tom Tit Tot 2. The Three Sillies 3. The Rose-Tree 4....

Joseph Jacobs (29 August 1854 - 30 January 1916) was a folklorist, literary critic and historian. He was born in Australia, but came to England to attend St. Johns College, Cambridge. He was a prolific writer on many aspects of Jewish history, and biblical archaeology. His works included contributions...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.*** Synopsis: Jack the Giant-Killer, Tom Thumb, Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Henny Penny, Dick Whittington, The Three Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood and a host of immortal characters are found in this delightful...

In this first of Jacobs collections, many of the 43 tales will be familiar. Included are 'Jack and the Beanstalk, ' 'The Story of the Three Bears, ' and others.About the Author Joseph Jacobs (29 August 1854 - 30 January 1916) was a folklorist, literary critic and historian. His works included contributions...