This volume narrates the tales of three valiant and powerful heroines of Indian and Hindu literature - Ganga, Shakuntala and Damayanti. The tales are retold and presented for children, in simple language and accompanied with colorful illustrations. We hope that these classic and timeless tales continue to inspire generations. River Ganga is regarded as Mother to all Indians. She gave us life and spirit from the earliest times.The history of man always begins at the banks of rivers, because the rivers carry life-giving water. They nourish the plants, the animals and mankind with equal care....