Books written by Andrew Lang

  • The Blue Fairy Book
    The Blue Fairy Book

    Let the hull be of fine gold, the masts of silver, the sails of brocade; let the crew consist of twelve young men of noble appearance, dressed like kings. St. Nicholas will be at the helm. As to the cargo, let it be diamonds, rubies, ...

  • Cinderella and Other Stories from "The Blue Fairy Book"
    Cinderella and Other Stories from "The Blue Fairy Book"

    Let the hull be of fine gold, the masts of silver, the sails of brocade; let the crew consist of twelve young men of noble appearance, dressed like kings. St. Nicholas will be at the helm. As to the cargo, let it be diamonds, rubies, ...

  • The Mark of Cain
    The Mark of Cain

    However, you understand the game now, and if you want to play, we had better give fine gold to the waiter in exchange for bone counters, and get to work." Two or three of the visitors followed Cranley to the corner where the white, ...

  • The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Illustrated by H. J. Ford
    The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Illustrated by H. J. Ford

    Then I shall put on my most gorgeous robes, and mounted on a horse with a saddle of fine gold, and its trappings blazing with diamonds, followed by a train of slaves, I shall present myself at the house of the grand-vizir, ...

  • The True Story Book
    The True Story Book

    ... made of the shells of a kind of crawfish much prized by the Indians, set in gold, and connected by heavy golden links; from this hung eight finelyworked ornaments, each a span long, made to resemble the crawfish, but of fine gold.

  • The Blue Fairy Book - Illustrated by H. J. Ford and G. P. Jacomb Hood
    The Blue Fairy Book - Illustrated by H. J. Ford and G. P. Jacomb Hood

    The gardener's son went back to say good-by to the old beggarwoman; then he said to the bronze ring: “Prepare a splendid ship in which I may continue my journey. Let the hull be of fine gold, the masts of silver, the sails of brocade; ...

  • The Valet's Tragedy And Other Studies (Annotated Edition)
    The Valet's Tragedy And Other Studies (Annotated Edition)

    This Le Fevre, with Walsh, lived in the same house as Bedloe. From them, Bedloe got his information. 'It is easy to conjecture how he could have obtained it. Walsh and Le Fevre were absent from their rooms, for a considerable part of ...

  • Oxford: City and University
    Oxford: City and University

    These "smarts" cut no such gallant figure when they first arrived in Oxford, with their fathers (rusty old country farmers), in linsey woolsey coats, greasy, sunburnt heads of hair, clouted shoes, yarn stockings, flapping hats, ...

  • Rituals, Myths and Religions
    Rituals, Myths and Religions

    When this book first appeared, the philological school of interpretation of religion and myth, being then still powerful in England, was criticised and opposed by the author.

  • Myth, Ritual, and Religion

    From the preface:"When this book first appeared (1886), the philological school of interpretation of religion and myth, being then still powerful in England, was criticised and opposed by the author.

  • Dreams and Ghosts
    Dreams and Ghosts

    heard by several of the family, and when she heard the steps, Miss Morton used to go out and follow the figure. There is really no more to tell. Miss Morton's father never saw the lady, even when she sat on a sofa for half an hour, ...

  • The Book of Dreams and Ghosts
    The Book of Dreams and Ghosts

    In May and June Miss Morton fastened strings at different heights from the stair railings to the wall, where she attached them with glue, but she twice saw the lady pass through the cords, leaving them untouched.

  • The Red Book Of Heroes (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)
    The Red Book Of Heroes (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)

    When John More was satisfied with his son's progress in Latin, he got leave for him to enter, as was the custom, the house of cardinal Morton as a sort of page. Thomas was then about twelve, quick and observant, and though fond of ...

  • The Mystery of Mary Stuart
    The Mystery of Mary Stuart

    This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition.

  • HISTORICAL MYSTERIES: ANDREW LANG's bestseller book
    HISTORICAL MYSTERIES: ANDREW LANG's bestseller book

    The coach, or cab, was crammed full, some friends walked, several curious citizens rode, and, when Elizabeth arrived at the house, Nash, the butler, and other busybodies had made a descent on it. The officer with the warrant was already ...

  • THE PINK FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG
    THE PINK FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG

    GRANDMA'S TREASURES THE PINK FAIRY BOOK by Andrew Lang The Tales in this volume are intended for children, who will like, it is hoped, the old stories that have pleased so many generations.

  • THE GREY FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG
    THE GREY FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG

    GRANDMA'S TREASURES THE GREY FAIRY BOOK by Andrew Lang The Tales in this volume are intended for children, who will like, it is hoped, the old stories that have pleased so many generations.

  • THE CRIMSON FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG
    THE CRIMSON FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG

    GRANDMA'S TREASURES THE CRIMSON FAIRY BOOK by Andrew Lang The Tales in this volume are intended for children, who will like, it is hoped, the old stories that have pleased so many generations.

  • THE RED FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG
    THE RED FAIRY BOOK - ANDREW LANG

    GRANDMA'S TREASURES THE RED FAIRY BOOK by Andrew Lang The Tales in this volume are intended for children, who will like, it is hoped, the old stories that have pleased so many generations.

  • The Blue Fairy Book
    The Blue Fairy Book

    Finest stories from around the world, 37 in all — most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian Nights," many more. Includes original 138 black-and-white illustrations.