The Water Babies And Glaucus (1914) - Charles Kingsley - Bog

The Water Babies And Glaucus is a book written by Charles Kingsley and was first published in 1863. The book is a classic children's tale that tells the story of a young chimney sweep named Tom who falls into a river and is transformed into a water baby. Tom embarks on a magical underwater adventure, meeting various sea creatures and learning valuable lessons along the way.In addition to the original story of The Water Babies, this edition also includes a second tale entitled Glaucus, which is a mythological story about a Greek sea-god who falls in love with a mortal woman. The two stories are intertwined, as Tom encounters Glaucus during his underwater journey.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of underwater landscapes and creatures, making it a fascinating read for both children and adults. It also touches upon important themes such as morality, redemption, and the relationship between humans and nature.Overall, The Water Babies And Glaucus is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for over a century, and continues to be a beloved children's tale to this day.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.