It's not every day that a 16 year old writes a book.

So, one morning, when little Ida's flowers had all withered, she asked the student what could have happened to them. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist.

This volume is the sequel to The Seven O'Clock Stories also written by Robert Gordon Anderson and with the same three happy children and are short stories of everyday happenings on a farm.

Reproduction of the original: The Store Boy by Horatio Alger

"The chapters of this volume were almost all spoken addresses."- Pref. CONTENTS.- "The book of delight."- A visit to Hebron.- The solace of books.- Medieval wayfaring.- The fox's heart.- "Marriages are made in heaven."- Hebrew love songs.

Reproduction of the original: Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger

Among his most famous works are The Devil's Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«

Thirty of Hans Christian Andersen's most cherished stories in single volumes Illustrator various artists. Known all over the world, these fairytales hold stories of great value and are a source of inspiration for both young and old.