Children's Picture Books

The Story of Jack and the Giants

Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883 [Illustrator]; Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 [Engraver]; Dalziel, George, 1815-1902 [Engraver]· 2 chapters· 5,174 words

During the reign of good King Arthur there lived in the County of Cornwall, near to the Land's End of England, a wealthy farmer, who had an only son named Jack. Jack was a brisk boy, and of a ready wit: he took great delight in hearing stories of Giants and Fairies, and used t...

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1. Chapter 1

During the reign of good King Arthur there lived in the County of Cornwall, near to the Land's End of England, a wealthy farmer, who had an only son named Jack. Jack was a brisk...

2. Chapter 2

At this dismal news, the very boldest of the guests trembled; but Jack drew his sword, and said, "Let him come; I have a tool to pick his teeth with. Pray, ladies and gentlemen,...