Hamilton Wright Mabie 
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know [EPUB ebook] 

The stories collected in this volume have been selected from many sources, because in the judgment of the editor, they are sound pieces of writing, wholesome in tone, varied in interest and style, and interesting. It is his hope that they will not only furnish good reading, but that they will suggest the kind of reading in this field that should be within the reach of children. Hamilton Wright Mabie was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer.