Canadian Fairy Tales

Canadian Fairy Tales is a collection of traditional stories from Canada, compiled and retold by Cyrus Macmillan. The book features a range of tales, including those of legendary creatures such as the Wendigo and the Thunderbird, as well as stories of adventure, magic, and transformation. The tales are set in various regions of Canada, and reflect the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the country's folklore. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings by George Sheringham, and includes an introduction by Macmillan that provides context for the stories and their origins. Canadian Fairy Tales is a charming and engaging collection that offers a glimpse into the rich storytelling traditions of Canada.1922. The fairy tale makes universal appeal because it deals with the elemental in our natures that is the same in every age and in every race. In the Canadian tales which are gathered from Indian sources, we find the same types of characters and scenes of adventure that we do in the tales of the German forests, of Scandinavia, England or France.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.