Best Selling Books by George Webbe Dasent

Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.

A collection of Norwegian fairy tales depict magical creatures, princesses, anthropomorphic animals, and ordinary people in extraordinary situations.

Venture into the enchanting world of Norwegian folklore with P. Chr. Asbjørnsen's "Tales from the Fjeld: A Second Series of Popular Tales." This collection offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Scandinavian legends and traditional stories. Explore the magical realms of fairy tales passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in the unique cultural heritage of Norway, as Asbjørnsen meticulously gathered and preserved these enduring narratives. These tales, steeped in the folklore of the region, provide a window into the beliefs, values, and imaginations of the Norwegian people. This edition brings these classic examples of Norwegian literature back to print, allowing readers to rediscover the timeless appeal of these stories. From mythical creatures to brave heroes, "Tales from the Fjeld" offers a delightful journey into the heart of Norwegian folklore. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Remarkable collection -- the only complete edition of these wonderful tales -- contains scores of classic Norwegian tales made even more attractive by 77 illustrations by famed children's artists.