Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331581281 ISBN 13: 9781331581284
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Cecil, a young boy with a thirst for adventure, who finds himself in a predicament far beyond his years. After a playful exploration on the beach, Cecil falls asleep in a boat and drifts out to sea. He wakes up on a mysterious, desolate shore and is captured by a fearsome ogre. The author draws upon the rich tradition of ogre tales, those mythical creatures who embody the dark side of humanity. Here, the ogre is not merely a monstrous figure but a complex character, who, despite his terrifying nature, exists within a society of ogres with their own customs, rituals, and even domestic life. The narrative then introduces Dame Mince-em-all, the ogre's cook, a character who is equally repulsive and unsettling. Through her, the author delves into the complexities of good and evil, as Cecil is forced to navigate a world where moral boundaries are blurred and where even those who appear to be benevolent have sinister motives. The book ultimately explores the importance of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity, as Cecil, aided by the unexpected intervention of mermaids, must rely on his own resourcefulness and ingenuity to escape from his perilous situation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331581281 ISBN 13: 9781331581284
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331581281 ISBN 13: 9781331581284
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.