Description: ""New Stories and Old Legends"" is a collection of short stories and traditional folktales compiled by Mrs. T. K. Hervey and originally published in 1868. The book includes tales from various cultures and regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. The stories range from humorous and light-hearted to dark and suspenseful, and many feature supernatural elements such as ghosts, witches, and magical creatures. Some of the tales are retellings of well-known legends, while others are original stories created by the author. Throughout the book, Hervey weaves in moral lessons and commentary on human nature. With its diverse range of tales and engaging storytelling, ""New Stories and Old Legends"" is a timeless classic that will appeal to 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.