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The old man, his son and the Ass: A Fabulous Tale: Embellish'd With
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The old man, his son and the Ass: A Fabulous Tale: Embellish'd With Engravings Hardback - 2023

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From the publisher

This charming little book is a retelling of the classic fable of the old man, his son, and the ass, in which the three characters try to please everyone they meet on the road and end up pleasing no one. The book is illustrated with delightful engravings that capture the humor and whimsy of the tale, and is suitable for both children and adults. While the author's identity is unknown, the book was published in the mid-19th century and has since become a beloved classic of children's literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Details

  • Title The old man, his son and the Ass: A Fabulous Tale: Embellish'd With Engravings
  • Author Anonymous
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Legare Street Press
  • Publication date 2023-07-18
  • ISBN 9781020762314 / 1020762314
  • Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.25 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 0.64 cm)
  • Category History - General History

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