TY  - BOOK
AU  - Babcock,Sidney
AU  - Anderson,Alexander
TI  - New History of the Life and Adventures of Tom Thumb
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Fairy tales
KW  - Children's stories
N1  - Release date is 2019-01-17; Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58714
ER  -