Pepper and Salt or Seasoning for Young Folk is a collection of short stories written and illustrated by Howard Pyle. The book was first published in 1887 and has since become a beloved classic in children's literature. The stories are intended for young readers and are filled with adventure, humor, and valuable life lessons.The book is divided into two parts, Pepper and Salt. The Pepper section contains stories that are more exciting and action-packed, while the Salt section contains more humorous and lighthearted tales. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from medieval castles to the Wild West, and feature a diverse cast of characters, including knights, pirates, and cowboys.Each story in Pepper and Salt is accompanied by Pyle's charming illustrations, which bring the characters and settings to life. The book is written in a style that is accessible to young readers, but also contains vocabulary and themes that will challenge and engage them.Overall, Pepper and Salt or Seasoning for Young Folk is a delightful collection of stories that will entertain and inspire young readers. The book is a testament to Howard Pyle's talent as both a writer and an illustrator and is a must-read for anyone who loves classic children's literature.1885. Pyle is best known for the children's books, which he wrote and illustrated. It is from his famous Book of Pirates that our present-day concept of pirates has come. School children still read his Men of Iron, The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, and many other tales. Pyle writes in preface to these delightful tales: One must have a little pinch of seasoning in this dull, heavy life of ours; one should never look to have all the troubles, the labors, and the cares, with never a whit of innocent jollity and mirth. Yes; one must smile now and then, if for nothing else than to lift the corners of the lips in laughter that are only too often dragged down in sorrow. Contents: The Skillful Huntsman; Claus and His Wonderful Staff; How Dame Margery Twist Saw More than Was Good for Her; Clever Peter and the Two Bottles; Hans Hecklemann's Luck; Farmer Griggs's Boggart; The Bird in the Linden Tree; and The Apple of Contentment. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.