A collection of stories and a sequel to Puck of Pook's Hill and, as Kipling wrote, 'The tales had to be read by children, before people realised they were meant for grown-ups'. Through the agency of Puck, two children - Dan and Una - meet a glittering array of historical characters from flint and iron age tribes to 'Good Queen Bess' and Sir Francis Drake. Other tales include stories of England following the Norman Conquest and the Europe of Napoleon and Talleyrand. Rewards and Fairies includes two of Kipling's best-loved and most quoted 'The Way Through the Woods' and 'If-'

Red boards with gilt titles to spine are in good condition with bumps to corners and some rubbing to edges. Previous owner's name and date in ink on first cover page. Plate on page 292 is loose.  Internal pages are clean and unmarked. Paper between rear board and main body splitting.