Tales of the Punjab - Illustrated by John Lockwood Kipling

Pook Press presents Tales of the Punjab - Told by the People collected by Flora Annie Steel and Illustrated by John Lockwood Kipling. A stunning collection of 43 Eastern folktales to rival The Arabian Nights, bought to life with Kiplings intricate black and white illustrations. The stories include: The Faithful Prince, The Bears Bad Bargain, Prince Lionheart and His Three Friends, The Son of Seven Mothers, and The Adventures of Raja Rasalu just to name a few. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens classics and fairy tales - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.