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The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. Here the Eastern classic Ali Baba is reworked and presented with H. Granville Fell's stunning black and white illustrations that beautifully complement the oriental traditions of the tale. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce...

The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. This title contains a little known French fairytale about a wicked blue bearded husband and the well-loved classic Puss in Boots. Richard Heighway's story specific text and full page black and white illustrations are full of life and vigour. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back...

Eine bewegende Geschichte um eine starke Frau zur Zeit des Ersten Weltkriegs von Bestsellerautorin Rhys Bowen.

Südengland, 1918: Während auf dem Kontinent der Erste Weltkrieg tobt, verliebt die selbstbewusste Emily Bryce sich in einen Piloten der Royal Air Force. Robbie Kerr ist attraktiv, mutig und charmant, doch alles andere als standesgemäß - zumindest sehen ihre vornehmen Eltern das so, die alles daransetzen, die Liebenden zu trennen. Um ihrem Geliebten möglichst nahe zu sein, meldet Emily sich bei der Frauenlandarmee. Fortan arbeitet sie als Erntehelferin auf...

The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. This title collates Banbury Cross with many other familiar nursery rhymes that will delight young and old alike. Alice B. Woodward's black and white illustrations of sweet children and quaint, idyllic scenes are a wonderful match for these timeless poems. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly...