Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables is a collection of timeless tales that have been passed down through generations. This particular edition, written by George Fyler Townsend, includes over 300 fables that are both entertaining and educational. Each fable is short and sweet, featuring animal characters that teach valuable lessons about life, morality, and human nature. From the famous story of the Tortoise and the Hare to lesser-known tales like The Ant and the Grasshopper, Aesop's Fables offers something for everyone. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings that bring the stories to life. Whether you're reading to children or enjoying the stories on your own, Aesop's Fables is a classic book that is sure to delight and inspire.A LION demanded the daughter of a woodcutter in marriage. The Father, unwilling to grant, and yet afraid to refuse his request, hit upon this expedient to rid himself of his importunities. He expressed his willingness to accept the Lion as the suitor of his daughter on one condition: that he should allow him to extract his teeth, and cut off his claws, as his daughter was fearfully afraid of both. The Lion cheerfully assented to the proposal.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.