An William Raine's Edition Unknown creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "An Entertaining History of Tom Thumb" by Unknown is a whimsical children’s story written during the 19th century. This narrative falls into the category of children's literature, showcasing the adventures of a tiny hero named Tom Thumb. The book provides a delightful exploration of fantasy and imagination, centered around Tom's exploits in a magical world filled with fairytales. The story begins in the reign of King Arthur, where Tom Thumb is born to a couple longing for a child. Despite his small stature, Tom embarks on various adventures, encountering a farmer's wife, a cow, a raven, and even a fish. His journey sees him being knighted by King Arthur and facing numerous challenges, including battles with a spider that ultimately leads to his demise. Through his escapades, Tom exhibits bravery and cleverness, capturing the hearts of readers as he navigates a world of giants, enchanted creatures, and royal courts. The tale concludes with a poignant tribute to his life, celebrating both his remarkably small size and his grand spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-03-10 Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Children's poetry Nursery rhymes Picture books for children PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24795 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24795 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133552.0 24795