Granny's Wonderful Chair (1904)

Granny's Wonderful Chair is a classic children's book written by Frances Browne and first published in 1904. The book tells the story of a magical chair that belonged to Granny, a kind old woman who lived in a small village. The chair had the power to transport the person sitting in it to different places and times, and Granny would use it to tell her grandchildren stories about her adventures.The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which tells a different story. In the first chapter, Granny's chair takes her granddaughter, Snowflower, to a magical garden where they meet fairies and talking animals. In the second chapter, a poor orphan boy named Prince Dolor is transported to a kingdom where he is crowned king. In the third chapter, a young girl named Rosy is taken to a land of giants where she helps a prince defeat a wicked giant. In the fourth chapter, a boy named Prince Cherry is transported to a kingdom where he must rescue a princess from an evil sorcerer.In the remaining three chapters, Granny's chair takes her grandchildren to a land of talking birds, a kingdom ruled by cats, and a magical island where they meet a mermaid. Each story is filled with adventure, magic, and valuable life lessons.Overall, Granny's Wonderful Chair is a delightful children's book that has entertained generations of readers. It is a timeless classic that continues to capture the imaginations of young and old alike.Introduction Entitled The Story Of The Lost Fairy Book.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.