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THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER AND OTHER TALES

by John Ruskin; et al

Illustrated by Harry Rountree; et al.

Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons.

Good condition. Also contains: The Golden Touch by Nathaniel Hawthorne; Ten Pieces of Gold by Mrs. Craik; The Golden Apples of Lough Erne told from traditional sources. Blue cloth, gilt titles. Colour plates, 4 by Rountree to the first story.

Spine and corners bumped and slightly worn. Cloth covers marked. Plates all present, a couple have creased/ragged margins. Some grubby marks to contents. Hinges cracked but binding still tight.

Stock no. 1329933

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Contents

  • THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER
  • I. How the Agricultural System of the Black Brothers was interfered with by South West Wind, Esquire
  • II. Of the Proceedings of the Three Brothers after the Visit of South West Wind, Esquire; and how little Gluck had an Interview with the King of the Golden River
  • III. How Mr Hans set off on an Expedition to the Golden River, and how he prospered therein
  • IV. How Mr Schwartz set off on an Expedition to the Golden River, and how he prospered therein
  • V. How little Gluck set off on an Expedition to the Golden River, and how he prospered therein; with other matters of interest.
  • THE GOLDEN TOUCH
  • I. Midas the Master
  • II. The Visit of Quicksilver
  • III. The Golden Gift
  • IV. A Golden Breakfast
  • V. A Golden Daughter
  • VI. Quicksilver's Second Visit
  • VII. The Gift Recalled
  • TEN PIECES OF GOLD
  • I. How Fortunatus Faced the World
  • II. The Gift of Fortune
  • III. The Magic Purse
  • IV. The Lady Cassandra
  • V. The Wishing Cap
  • THE GOLDEN APPLES OF LOUGH ERNE
  • I. The Isle of Destiny
  • II. The Game of Chess
  • III. The Magic Steed
  • IV. The Journey
  • V. The Sub-Aqueous Kingdom
  • VI. The Return of the Prince

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