Printed by McGrath-Sherrill Press, Boston
Bound by Boston Bookbinding Co., Cambridge
Transcriber’s Notes
A number of typographical errors were corrected silently.
Cover image is in the public domain.
About This Book
A collection of fanciful short tales that blend mythic adventure and gentle wonder, each story following characters who encounter enchantments, wands, bells, strange chariots, and winged beasts, and embark on quests across mountains, plains, and otherworldly woods. Episodes range from a compassionate soldier rewarded with a growth wand to princesses, enchanted infants, and travelers confronting doors, winter cities, and music or bells that alter fate. Imagery emphasizes starlit nights, natural landscapes, and small moral choices, with a tone that alternates between peril and consolation as ordinary figures meet the extraordinary.