About the Author

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.

Book Highlights

In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected by the critic August Nemo:

• Sir Buzz
• The Rat's Wedding
• The Faithful Prince
• The Bear's Bad Bargain
• Prince Lionheart and His Three Friends
• Princess Aubergine
• Valiant Vicky, The Brave Weaver