English Fairy Tales Author:Collected By Joseph Jacobs Many generations of children have enjoyed the enduringly popular fairy tale collections of Joseph Jacobs, one of England's foremost folklorist. Though every change of fashion, thier ability to delight and entertain has continued undiminished. The kings and queens,the wicked giants, the clever youngest sons, the talking animals and trees, the mag... more »ic cloaks that make their wearers invisible- these elements stirred the imaginations of our parents and ourselves, and will give as much pleasure to our children.« less