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100	1		_aAltemus, Henry
245	1	4	_aThe History of Tom Thumb : _bTo Which Are Added the Stories of the Cat and the Mouse and Fire! Fire! Burn Stick!
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1999
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1999-12-01
505	0		_aThe History of Tom Thumb -- The Stories of the Cat and the Mouse -- Fire! Fire! Burn Stick!
508			_aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
520			_a"The History of Tom Thumb" edited by Henry Altemus is a collection of children's tales likely written in the late 19th century. The main narrative focuses on the adventures of Tom Thumb, a tiny boy born no bigger than his father's thumb, who encounters various challenges and whimsical experiences. The book not only tells Tom's story but also includes additional tales such as "The Cat and the Mouse" and "Fire! Fire! Burn Stick!" that reflect classic storytelling for children. The tale of Tom Thumb begins with the magical circumstances of his birth, as Merlin the magician grants a ploughman's wife's wish to have a son, albeit a very small one. As Tom grows, he engages in numerous mischievous antics, often finding himself in precarious situations due to his size. From being swallowed by a cow to being consumed by a giant, Tom's journey takes him to King Arthur's court, where he becomes the king's favorite and is knighted. His escapades continue with an array of humorous and perilous encounters until his untimely demise at the hands of a spider. The additional stories serve to complement Tom's adventures, reinforcing the themes of cleverness, bravery, and the whimsical nature of childhood folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChildren's stories
653			_aFairy tales -- England
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1988
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