The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie

The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie

[v] Sir J. M. Barrie's delightful creation, "Peter Pan," has by this time taken a secure place in the hearts of children of all ages, and there are few nurseries in the land in which Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and his Pirates, the Mermaids and Redskins, and the exciting world in which they lived, are not as familiar as the most time-honoured lore of fairyland. The popularity of Mr. Daniel O'Connor's version of the story, issued with Sir J. M. Barrie's kind consent, and illustrated so charmingly by Miss Alice B. Woodward, has induced the publishers to[vi] bring out the present re-issue at a lower price. The selections of music which will be found in it are included with the permission of Mr. John Crook, the composer, and Messrs. Price and Reynolds. [vii] [ix] [3] In one of the nicest nurseries in the world there were beds for three young people called John Napoleon, and Wendy Moira Angela, and Michael, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Darling. The nursery was wide and airy, with a large window, and a bright fire with a high fire-guard round it, and a big clock, and prettily-coloured nursery-rhyme pictures over the walls. It was in many ways a most interesting household. For one thing, although[4] there was a pretty little parlour-maid called Liza, the children were bathed and dressed by a big dog called Nana, whose kennel was kept in the nursery. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 39755
Author: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
Release Date: May 21, 2012
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Contributor (Author): O'Connor, Daniel, 1880-1951

Illustrator: Woodward, Alice B., 1862-1951