A delightful collection of stories from around the world, Tales from Far and Near brings to life the history and culture of diverse lands. From China to Ethiopia, from ancient Greece to the American West, Arthur Guy Terry spins tales that are both entertaining and educational. Illustrated with charming black and white drawings, this book is a classic of children's literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.