The Shoemaker's Apron

The Shoemaker's Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales is a collection of traditional Czechoslovakian stories compiled and translated by Parker Fillmore. Originally published in 1920, this book features tales of magic, adventure, and morality, with themes ranging from love and loyalty to greed and deception. The stories are full of colorful characters, including talking animals, witches, and brave heroes, and are set in a variety of locations, from the countryside to the royal court. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings by artist Jan Matulka, which add to the charm and whimsy of the tales. Overall, The Shoemaker's Apron is a delightful collection of classic fairy tales that will enchant readers of all ages.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.