Books like Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs
Joseph Jacobs compiles twenty‑nine traditional stories drawn from Indian folklore. The anthology includes tales like "The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal," "The Lion and the Crane," and "Why the Fish Laughed," among others. These narratives celebrate Indian culture, myth, and humor, delivering engaging adventures and moral wisdom for juvenile readers.
First publish date: January 1, 1972
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joseph Jacobs
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