English Fairy Tale's Author:colledted by: Joseph Jacobs Many generations of childen have enjoyed the enduringly popular fairy tale collections of Joseph Jacobs, one of England's foremost folklorists. Through every change of fashion, their ability to delight and entertain has continued undimished. The kings and queens, the wicked giants, the clever youngest sons, the talking animals and trees, the ma... more »gic cloaks that make their wearers invisible--these elements stirred the imagination of our parents and ourselves, and will give as much pleasure to our children. This is the first of Jacobs' collections, many of the 43 tales will be familiar.« less