The Little Lame Prince; The Adventures of a Brownie; Poor Prin by Dinah Maria Craik (born Dinah Maria Mulock also often credited as Miss Mulock or Mrs. Craik) with charming illustrations by Maria L. Kirk. Published by J. B. Lippincott, Philadelphia and London, 1918. Hardcover. Red cloth with black illustration and gilt lettering. Pictorial endpapers.
Dinah Maria Craik (1826–1887) was an English Victorian novelist and poet. Craik's stories for children are marked by an intent to encourage imagination, empathy, understanding and appreciation of all human life.
The Little Lame Prince and his Travelling Cloak (often published under its shorter title The Little Lame Prince) first published in 1875, is the story, a young prince whose legs are paralysed due to a childhood trauma, is given a magical travelling cloak by his fairy godmother, and uses this cloak to go on various adventures. He learns to endure affliction with cheerfulness and fortitude, develops great wisdom and empathy, and becomes a wise and compassionate ruler of his own land.
The Adventures of a Brownie (1872) follows Brownie, a friendly elf who lives in a family's coal cellar and the adventures he gets into with the members of the household.
Poor Prin first published in 1879, is a sad story about injustice and undeserved outcomes.
CONDITION: This Book is in good condition. Tight binding, clean text. Pages have turned yellow from age. The cover is worn, scuffed, stained and has some discoloration. Bumped cover corners. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.