Collection of some of the greatest short stories, with works by authors including Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Charles W. Moore, Henry Cabot Lodge, Mary Austin, Ralph Connor, Washington Irving, the Brothers Grimm, and many many others.
Frances Jenkins Olcott (1872–1963) was the first head librarian of the children's department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in 1898. She also wrote many children’s books and books for those in the profession of providing library service to children and youth. She was born in France to American parents.