Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

highly skilled

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

in the past

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

the past participle of “be”

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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

relating to or dealing with bibliography

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading C. J. L.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

strongly attracted

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

the property of holding together and retaining its shape

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading Obvious minor typesetting errors in punctuation have been silently corrected.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The present edition is reprinted from the original edition.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

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From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

cause to be interested or curious

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The present edition is reprinted from the original edition.

an ornamental facade

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

a person employed to take care of game and wildlife

From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

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From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Obvious minor typesetting errors in punctuation have been silently corrected.

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The present edition is reprinted from the original edition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was originally published in two volumes, post 8vo, by Messrs. Cassell & Co. in 1881, and re-issued by them in one volume in 1882.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading C. J. L.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading C. J. L.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was originally published in two volumes, post 8vo, by Messrs. Cassell & Co. in 1881, and re-issued by them in one volume in 1882.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Obvious minor typesetting errors in punctuation have been silently corrected.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

a brief written record

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The present edition is reprinted from the original edition.

in an original manner

From this reading It was originally published in two volumes, post 8vo, by Messrs. Cassell & Co. in 1881, and re-issued by them in one volume in 1882.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The present edition is reprinted from the original edition.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading Obvious minor typesetting errors in punctuation have been silently corrected.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was originally published in two volumes, post 8vo, by Messrs. Cassell & Co. in 1881, and re-issued by them in one volume in 1882.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

past form of “reissue” — print anew

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading The present edition is reprinted from the original edition.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

without speaking

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not in physical motion

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

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From this reading Author of "The Gamekeeper at Home," "Field and Hedgerow," "The Toilers of the Field," Etc.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was originally published in two volumes, post 8vo, by Messrs. Cassell & Co. in 1881, and re-issued by them in one volume in 1882.

inflected form of “typeset” — set in type

From this reading Obvious minor typesetting errors in punctuation have been silently corrected.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

precisely as stated

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

a brief literary description

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It was originally published in two volumes, post 8vo, by Messrs. Cassell & Co. in 1881, and re-issued by them in one volume in 1882.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was originally published in two volumes, post 8vo, by Messrs. Cassell & Co. in 1881, and re-issued by them in one volume in 1882.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

which person or people

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

belonging to which person

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One sentence which began "The gale had cracked a very large bow..." has been changed for consistency with the rest of the paragraph to read "The gale had cracked a very large bough..."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading _BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE._ _First published, 2 vols., post 8vo, by Cassell & Co., in 1881; Reissued by them in one volume in 1882._ _Inscribed to Harold._ Little need be said as to this re-issue of _Wood Magic_.

a late time of life

From this reading The frontispiece and vignette are drawn by the accomplished lady who chooses to be known as E. V. B., whose illustrations to the _Story Without an End_ charmed many boys and girls years ago, and I hope still fascinate their children.