Publisher's Synopsis
Jataka Tales: Animal Stories (1912) is a collection of ancient Buddhist fables, retold by Ellen C. Babbitt. The book is filled with stories about animals and their adventures, each one carrying a moral lesson. The tales are believed to have been originally told by the Buddha himself and were passed down through generations in the form of oral tradition. In this book, Babbitt has compiled 34 of these tales, including The Monkey and the Crocodile, The Elephant and the Dog, and The King's White Elephant. The stories are beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings, adding to the charm of the book. Jataka Tales: Animal Stories is a delightful read for children and adults alike, offering timeless wisdom and insight into the human condition.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.
