C. J. T. introduction by, — Folk-Lore and Legends English.
Philadelphia, Lippincott, 1891. G. In his introduction, C.J.T. laments tht the old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out. The simplicity of character. necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in English, perhaps, than in any other part of the world. In nursery tales and folklore, he has taken pains to gives them as they are in the earliest editions. Half leather, marbled boards and endpapers. Edge wear, title on spine in gilt, owner name, front endpaper creased at bottom corner.