The History of Tom Thumb by Henry Altemus
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"The History of Tom Thumb" edited by Henry Altemus is a collection of children's tales likely written in the late 19th century. The main narrative focuses on the adventures of Tom Thumb, a tiny boy born no bigger than his father's thumb, who encounters various challenges and whimsical experiences. The book not only tells Tom's story but also includes additional tales such as "The Cat and the Mouse" and "Fire! Fire! Burn
Stick!" that reflect classic storytelling for children. The tale of Tom Thumb begins with the magical circumstances of his birth, as Merlin the magician grants a ploughman's wife's wish to have a son, albeit a very small one. As Tom grows, he engages in numerous mischievous antics, often finding himself in precarious situations due to his size. From being swallowed by a cow to being consumed by a giant, Tom's journey takes him to King Arthur's court, where he becomes the king's favorite and is knighted. His escapades continue with an array of humorous and perilous encounters until his untimely demise at the hands of a spider. The additional stories serve to complement Tom's adventures, reinforcing the themes of cleverness, bravery, and the whimsical nature of childhood folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Altemus, Henry |
|---|---|
| Title |
The History of Tom Thumb To Which Are Added the Stories of the Cat and the Mouse and Fire! Fire! Burn Stick! |
| Contents | The History of Tom Thumb -- The Stories of the Cat and the Mouse -- Fire! Fire! Burn Stick! |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1988 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01988-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 775 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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