Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies is a collection of two books by Rudyard Kipling, presented in a large print edition. The first book, Puck of Pook's Hill, is a series of short stories set in rural England. The stories follow two children, Dan and Una, as they meet Puck, a mischievous fairy, who takes them on a journey through time to meet historical figures such as Roman soldiers and Norman conquerors. Along the way, they learn about the history and folklore of England.The second book, Rewards and Fairies, is a continuation of the stories in Puck of Pook's Hill. This book also follows Dan and Una as they travel through time and meet historical figures. However, the stories in this book are set in different locations around the world, including India and America. The book also includes a series of poems that explore themes of courage, honor, and duty.Overall, Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies is a charming collection of stories and poems that offer a glimpse into the history and folklore of England and other parts of the world. The large print edition makes it easy to read and enjoy for readers of all ages.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1905. Two books in one. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Puck of Pook's Hill is a loosely linked collection of stories featuring two children, Dan and Una, who meet Puck in a meadow near their home in Sussex. Puck then arranges for a series of historical people to come and tell them stories of important historical events. Rewards and Fairies presents eleven more stories told to Dan and Una by Puck's characters, some of which also appeared in the earlier stories. The two books also contain a number of poems that are associated with the themes of the stories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.