The history of the tales of the fairies. [electronic resource] : Newly done from the French. Contain...
The history of the tales of the fairies. [electronic resource] : Newly done from the French. Containing, I: The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Pereinet shewing the Cruelty of a proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent, dutiful Virgin. II. The blew-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being good-natur'd in both Sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold; shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride and Envy. V. Prince Nonpariel [sic], and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shown, that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in: Vii. The orange-tree, and its beloved Bee, shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection: Dedicated to the ladies of Great-Britain.
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London : printed and sold by Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1716.
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1716.
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[8],161,[1]p. : ill. ; 12°.
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London : printed and sold by Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1716.
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England
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1716.
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The history of the tales of the fairies. [electronic resource] : Newly done from the French. Containing, I: The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Pereinet shewing the Cruelty of a proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent, dutiful Virgin. II. The blew-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being good-natur'd in both Sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Be...
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Price from imprint: price Bound, One Shilling.
Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).
There is no tale number VI.
Translated from the French of the Countess d'Aulnoy.
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Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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74VvB6DoOG6y
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