02142cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000290011224500240014126400510016530000470021633600260026333700260028933800360031550000310035150801190038252012220050153400450172365300120176885600430178099900170182327602UtSlPG20260610133629.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aLang, Andrew,d1844-191214aThe True Story Book 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-12-23  aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The True Story Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of true adventures and historical narratives written in the late 19th century. This book aims to captivate young readers by blending educational content with engaging storytelling, presenting expeditions and tales involving notable figures like Prince Charlie and Hernán Cortés. Rather than featuring mythical creatures or fairy tales, it focuses on genuine historical events and characters, providing a different perspective on adventure literature for children.  The opening of the book introduces the reader to the editor's intentions for the collection, acknowledging the shift from fairy tales to true stories. It highlights the anticipated disappointment some children might feel, as the volume lacks dragons and witches—common in traditional tales. The editor reassures readers that the stories will still be filled with excitement and bravery, featuring charismatic figures like Prince Charlie and the romantic tale of Cortés's adventure in Aztec Mexico. The narrative sets the stage for a variety of enchanting and real-life accounts that promise to entertain while also providing a lens into history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistory40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27602  c68511d68511