"What would young life be without "Puss in Boots" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Sleeping Beauty"? Our Treasury would indeed be poor without them, so these Favorite Stories come next, yoked with some Old-Fashioned Poems in story-form, as "The Night before Christmas," "The Wonderful World," and "Little Orphant Annie." All who love pets and animals have always liked Fables, so here are the noted parables of Aesop, and t...

When the traveller looks at Rome for the first time he does not realize that there have been several cities on the same piece of ground, and that the churches and palaces and other great buildings he sees to-day rest on an earlier and invisible city buried in dust beneath the foundations of the Rome of the Twentieth Century. In like manner, and because all visible things on the surface of the earth have grown out of older things which have ceased to be, the world of habits, the ideas, customs...

The Mentor: American Pioneer Prose Writers by Hamilton Wright Mabie is an exploration of the lives and works of early American authors who helped shape the country's literary identity. Mabie focuses on the contributions of writers from the 17th and 18th centuries, including figures like William Bradford, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine. He examines how their writings reflected the pioneering spirit and the development of American values, such as independence, democracy, and personal fr...

Books are as much a part of the furnishing of a house as tables and chairs, and in the making of a home they belong, not with the luxuries but with the necessities. A bookless house is not a home; for a home affords food and shelter for the mind as well as for the body. It is as great an offence against a child to starve his mind as to starve his body, and there is as much danger of reducing his vitality and putting him at a disadvantage in his lifework in the one as in the other form of d...

Embark on an extraordinary literary journey with "Young Folks Treasury, Volume 6 - Famous Travels & Adventures." This captivating collection transports you to distant lands and thrilling expeditions, where intrepid explorers and adventurers push the boundaries of human knowledge and courage. From the icy wastes of the Arctic to the scorching sands of the Sahara, these timeless tales ignite the imagination and inspire a thirst for adventure. Join renowned explorers like Marco Polo, Christop...

A timeless introduction to Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology presented in an engaging and accessible style for youth.

"Famous Stories Every Child Should Know" includes a selection of classic tales and stories from various cultures and traditions that are deemed essential for children's literary education. The anthology likely features a diverse range of stories, including folktales, fables, myths, fairy tales, and literary works from renowned authors.Hamilton Wright Mabie curated the anthology with the intention of providing young readers with a collection of timeless and influential stories that have cap...

"Books and Culture" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a profound exploration of the relationship between literature and the human experience. Mabie, a prominent literary critic and essayist, delves into how books shape our understanding of the world and influence our values. He emphasizes the transformative power of literature, arguing that it not only reflects culture but also molds it. Through insightful analysis, Mabie encourages readers to appreciate the depth and richness that books bring t...

From Cinderella to Aladdin, this great collection of stories contains many of the classics we all know and love. Specially formatted for today's e-readers by Andrews UK, there is something for everyone in this wonderful eBook.

If we knew how the words in our language were made and what they have meant to successive generations of the men and women who have used them, we should have a new and very interesting kind of history to read. For words, like all other creations of man, were not deliberately manufactured to meet a need, as are the various parts of a bicycle or of an automobile; but grew gradually and slowly out of experiences which compelled their production. For it is one of the evidences of the brotherho...

Courage and achievement are the two signs of the hero; he may possess or lack many other qualities, but he must be daring and he must do things and not dream or talk about them.

Welcome to the literary world of Writers of Knickerbocker New York by Hamilton Wright Mabie, where the rich history and cultural legacy of New York's Knickerbocker writers come alive.Join Hamilton Wright Mabie, a renowned literary critic and essayist, as he delves into the lives and works of the Knickerbocker writers who shaped New York's literary landscape. From Washington Irving's timeless tales to the wit and satire of James Kirke Paulding and the social comment...