Babcock, Sidney 1797?-1884 creator Anderson, Alexander 1775-1870 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "New History of the Life and Adventures of Tom Thumb" by Babcock, Sidney and Anderson is a children's story written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the whimsical and fantastical adventures of a tiny boy named Tom Thumb, who is no bigger than a man's thumb. It blends elements of fairy tales and folklore, appealing to the imagination of young readers during a time when children's literature was evolving. The story begins with the famous magician Merlin granting a plowman’s wife her wish for a child, resulting in the birth of Tom Thumb. His adventures are filled with mischief and intrigue, as he encounters a series of mishaps, including being accidentally cooked in a pudding, swallowed by a fish, and saved by the king after being found inside the fish. Tom ultimately gains favor at King Arthur's court, experiencing fame and fortune. However, his tale takes a tragic turn when he is killed by a spider's bite, prompting mourning from the king and court. The narrative captures the essence of both adventure and moral lessons, making it a cherished tale for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-01-17 Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Children's stories PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58714 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58714 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134343.0 58714