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2020BIBHB0042219462020. Hardcover. New. About the Book:-The author has been compiled the text of the book after collection of stories from different sources. The Dramatic History of India is indeed an apt title because the history of India is truly dramatic. However the name is more liberal than metaphorical. Drama is conveyed through drama. This book is made of twenty-nine playlets that narrate the story of India from the first advent of the Aryans to the zenith of the British Raj. This short volume narrative history as a series of small plays marks essential events in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The treatment of history is far from empirical. The first playlet �The promised land� represents the coming of the Aryan race and the subsequent Vedic age. The second playlet � �The Mahabharat� contains several scenes inspired from the great epic. The subject of the book is good in historic point of view. The book is beneficial to all. About the Author:-Flora Annie Steel was an English writer who lived in British India for 22 years. She was noted especially for books set or otherwise connected with the sub-continent. Flora Annie Steel was interested in relating to all classes of Indian society. The birth of her daughter gave her a chance to interact with local women and learn their language. She encouraged the production of local handicrafts and collected folk-tales a collection of which she published in 1894. Her interest in schools and the education of women gave her insight into native life and character. A year before leaving India she co-authored and The Title 'Dramatic History Of India�29 Playlets written/authored/edited by Flora Annie Steel' published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121233323 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 151 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
0364791918.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ria9781447449362_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This beautiful collection of English fairy tales features the most beloved traditional stories alongside magical illustrations by Arthur Rackham. First published in 1918 this classic anthology is a collection of wonderful fairy tales c hardcover
ria9781447449003_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This beautiful collection of English fairy tales features the most beloved traditional stories alongside magical illustrations by Arthur Rackham. First published in 1918 this classic anthology is a collection of wonderful fairy tales c paperback
1996324284Norwalk Connecticut: Easton Press 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine Leather Bound. Book accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines.; Collector's Edition. Easton Press hardcover
19186662london: Macmillan 1918. Hardcover. Fair. 4to. Bound in red cloth with gilt decoration and lettering to front and spine. Spine is very faded. Edges are bumped. Fading and staining to front and rear boards. Pages are age tanned but clean. Binding is in poor repair. 16 colour plates by Arthur Rackham and numerous line drawings. 4to. 1918 Macmillan hardcover
1918997Y37London: Macmillan and Co. Ltd. 1918. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 7". Arthur Rackham. The first edition of these retold fairy tales by Flora Annie Steel complete with striking illustrations by Arthur Rackham. First trade edition. Published same year as a signed limited edition of the work.In the publisher's red cloth binding with gilt. Illustrated with sixteen colour plates plus black-and-white in-text illustrations. Collated complete.A delightful collection of 41 fairy tales retold by English writer Flora Annie Steel. The stories feature a variety of mythical creatures heroic figures and moral lessons exploring themes of good and evil and courage. A timeless work it offers readers a broad collection of English folk narratives and an insight into British folklore. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' 'The Three Little Pigs' 'Dick Whittington and His Cat' 'The Wise Men of Gotham' and 'Little Red Riding-Hood' are among the many worlds collected here.Embellished with the work of English book illustrator Arthur Rackham recognised as one of the leading figures of the Golden Age of book illustration. Leaf of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's red cloth binding with gilt. Externally with fading to the spine and a couple damp stains to the boards. Mild rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with light occasional spotting. Very Good Macmillan and Co. Ltd. hardcover
2026BIBHB0203783792026. Hardcover. New. About The Book: English Fairy Tales by Flora Annie Steel Webster illustrated by Arthur Rackham is a celebrated collection of traditional English folklore. The book presents enchanting stories filled with magic moral lessons and whimsical characters reflecting the cultural heritage and imaginative traditions of England. Steel Webster�s retellings preserve the charm and simplicity of folk narratives while Rackham�s intricate and atmospheric illustrations bring the tales vividly to life adding depth and visual appeal. This collaboration captures the wonder of fairy tales for both children and adults blending literary storytelling with artistic mastery to create a timeless celebration of English folklore. About The Author: Flora Annie Steel Webster 1847�1929 was a British writer known for her retellings of English fairy tales and folklore. Her works preserved traditional stories with charm moral insight and cultural richness. Arthur Rackham 1867�1939 was a renowned English illustrator celebrated for his imaginative and detailed artwork in fairy tales and classic literature. His distinctive style combined whimsy fantasy and atmospheric depth. The Title 'English Fairy Tales written/authored/edited by Flora Annie Steel Arthur Rackham' published in the year 2026. The ISBN 9789376616145 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 374 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Fairy Tales. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
20079781434606921-2025BiblioBazaar 2007. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Flora Annie Webster Steel</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> BiblioBazaar</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781434606921</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2007</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 262</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Illustrated by Arthur Rackham</p> BiblioBazaar hardcover
GB00086ZETII3N01Macmillan Company. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Macmillan Company hardcover
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2012x-1447449002Pook Press 2012. Paperback. New. 404 pages. 10.50x8.25x0.91 inches. Pook Press paperback
1918032711<p>London : Macmillan & Co. Ltd 1918 A very good copy of the special limited edition of English Fairy Tales signed by Arthur Rackham. No 110 of 500 copies. The fairy tales include Red Riding Hood Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk. In full vellum binding with gilt decoration and titles to front board and spine. With 16 tipped-in colour plates and numerous black and white illustrations and designs by Arthur Rackham. Printed on 'Holbein' watermarked paper with plates mounted on paper with a woven texture. Decorative endpapers; top page edges gilt remainder untrimmed. The binding is in good to very good condition being generally clean with bright gilt to spine and front board. The top corners are both turned. There is slight marking to the front board and spine and some brown spotting to the top corner and corner edges of the back board. The decorative endpapers are clean without any ownership markings. The contents are complete with Rackham's signature to an initial blank and are in very good clean condition. The tissue guard to the plate at p 72 is creased; the guard at p 210 has a small tear close to the gutter; and the guard at p 282 is spotty. The corner tip to p 141 has been turned at some point and a few later leaves have lost the very tip of the corner. A brown spot/mark appears to the top side edge at p 277-282 and reappears at p 287 before moving to the corner tip at pp 309-327. There is the very occasional light spot with obvious spotting to the final leaf and light spotting in the gutter of the rear endpaper. The stitching is visible at p113 but the book is sound. Please enquire if you would like to see further images to assess condition.</p> Macmillan & Co. Ltd hardcover
992Talgarth Hall etc. no date. Novelist 1847-1929. She is obviously writing to an editor of a periodical saying: "The terms are lower than I get elsewhere but as you ask me to write on a subject for which I am desirous of the widest possible audience I will write you an essay of 4000 to 4200 words for your October number; that is you shall have it on Sept.6." Her postscript: "I seldom find it necessary to type my manuscript". Talgarth Hall, etc., no date unknown
0428912567.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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1897898F32London: William Heinemann 1897 . Cloth. Good. 8" by 6". None. A charming scarce collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel who lived in British India for twenty-two years and was noted for her works set in the Indian sub-continent. The third impression of this scarce work which was first published in September 1893.In the original pictorial cloth binding.Consisting of eight short stories and the four part 'Songs of the People' collection to the rear.The 1911 edition of the 'Encyclopædia Britannica' names this as one of her two best works.Steel is best remembered for her 1896 novel 'On the Face of the Waters' about the Indian Mutiny.With a thirty-two page publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail with discolouration to board perimeters. Front hinge strained but firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type with significant spotting and handling marks throughout. Good William Heinemann hardcover
2025BIBHB0064021592025. Hardcover. New. About The Book: From the Five Rivers by Flora Annie Steel 1847�1929 is a vivid account of life in the Punjab region of British India. Drawing on her experiences Steel explores the social customs culture and daily lives of the local people blending observation with storytelling. The work reflects her keen insight into colonial society the interplay of tradition and modernity and the challenges of administration. It remains a significant historical and literary record of 19th-century Punjab. About The Author: Flora Annie Steel 1847�1929 was a British novelist historian and colonial administrator's wife known for her writings on India. She documented Indian society culture and history through novels essays and travelogues. Her works including From the Five Rivers provide rich insights into colonial life and the Punjab region. The Title 'From The Five Rivers written/authored/edited by Flora Annie Steel' published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789375485926 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 216 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House . This Book is in english. The subject of this book is Punjab Society. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
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B9781498067737Paperback / softback. New. paperback
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