The Water Babies And Glaucus (1914)

The Water Babies and Glaucus is a classic children's book written by Charles Kingsley and first published in 1863. This edition was published in 1914 and includes illustrations by Warwick Goble. The story follows the adventures of a young chimney sweep named Tom who falls into a river and is transformed into a water baby. Tom's journey takes him through various underwater worlds, where he meets creatures such as fairies, fish, and sea monsters. Along the way, he learns important lessons about morality, kindness, and the importance of nature. The book also includes a story about Glaucus, a mythical sea god who falls in love with a mortal woman and must make a difficult choice between his love for her and his duty to the sea. The Water Babies and Glaucus is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers of all ages.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.