A collection of 15 folk tales from China including an explanation of why the dog hates the cat and how foot binding began. Suitable for children and adults from the age of 8 to 90.

hat we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea " said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work. "Oh, the gods will provide. I'll find a few coppers somewhere," replied the boy, trying to speak cheerfully, although in his heart he also had not the slightest idea in which direction to turn.

Norman Hinsdale Pitman wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.