The Fountain of Youth Or Stories to be Told - Padraic Colum - Bog

The Fountain of Youth is a collection of stories for children written by Padraic Colum. The book contains a total of 12 stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The stories are set in different times and places, and they cover a range of themes, including adventure, magic, and mythology.In one story, a young boy named Jack is transported to the land of the giants, where he must use his wits to outsmart them and find his way back home. In another story, a group of children discover a magical well that grants them eternal youth, but they soon learn that there are consequences to their newfound immortality.Other stories in the book include tales of mermaids, dragons, and enchanted forests. Each story is beautifully written and filled with vivid descriptions that bring the characters and settings to life.Overall, The Fountain of Youth is a delightful collection of stories that will capture the imagination of children and adults alike. It is a perfect book for bedtime reading or for sharing with a young audience.1927. Contents: King of Cats; Twelve Silly Sisters; Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies; King of the Birds; Boy Pu-Nia and the King of the Sharks; Lost City of Ys; Golden Hood; Story of Achilles; Story of Odysseus; Theseus and the Monster; Story of Sigurd; Dream About King Arthur; Fountain of Youth; Story Telling, New and Old.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.