Abbie Farwell Brown

A delightful retelling of some of the most loved and famous Norse tales-from the beginning of the world, and how Odin traded one of his eyes in exchange for wisdom, to the use of the god Kvasir's blood to create the "Mead of Poetry," and the cataclysmic intrigues with the J tun giants. Read here of the tales of Skadi, Loki and his evil children, Thor's Quest, the dwarfs and their gifts, Balder and the mistletoe, and finally the captivity of Loki, awaiting the Ragnar k, or end of the earth. An enthralling read which will provide old and young alike with new insights into one of the most majestic European mythological story sets." This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk, -the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and pleasant, but winter is a terrible time of cold and gloom; where rocky mountains tower like huge giants, over whose heads the thunder rolls and crashes, and under whose feet are mines of precious metals. Therefore you will find the tales full of giants and dwarfs, -spirits of the cold mountains and dark caverns." ContentsThe Beginning of ThingsHow Odin Lost His EyeKvasir's BloodThe Giant BuilderThe Magic ApplesSkadi's ChoiceThe Dwarf's GiftsLoki's ChildrenThe Quest of the HammerThe Giantess Who Would NotThor's Visit to the GiantsThor's FishingThor's DuelIn the Giant's HouseBalder and the MistletoeThe Punishment of Loki

The Little Friend is a novel written by Abbie Farwell Brown. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small town in New England. The main character, a young girl named Minnie, is determined to solve the mystery of her brother's murder, which occurred when she was just a baby. With the help of her friends and family, Minnie embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about her brother's death and bring justice to his killer. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including dangerous criminals, corrupt officials, and her own fears and doubts. The Little Friend is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of justice, revenge, and the power of love and determination. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.