The Story Of Jack And The Giants (1851) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163957981)

The Story of Jack and the Giants is a classic children's book written and illustrated by Richard Doyle in 1851. The book is a retelling of the famous fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a few twists and additions.The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Jack, who lives with his mother in a small village. One day, Jack trades their cow for a handful of magic beans, which grow into a giant beanstalk that leads to a castle in the sky. Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a world of giants, including the fearsome Giant Blunderbore, who terrorizes the land.With the help of a fairy, Jack sets out to defeat the giants and save the kingdom. Along the way, he encounters a host of magical creatures, including talking animals, enchanted objects, and even a giantess who befriends him.The book is filled with Doyle's charming and whimsical illustrations, which bring the story to life in vivid detail. The Story of Jack and the Giants is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of children and adults alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard Doyle
ISBN-10: 1163957984
ISBN-13: 9781163957981
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d