Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies is a collection of two books by Rudyard Kipling. The first book, Puck of Pook's Hill, follows the adventures of two children, Dan and Una, as they explore the history and folklore of England with the help of Puck, a mischievous fairy. Through their travels, they meet historical figures such as Roman soldiers, Viking warriors, and medieval knights, and learn about the legends and traditions of their country. The second book, Rewards and Fairies, is a sequel to Puck of Pook's Hill and continues the adventures of Dan and Una. In this book, they meet a new fairy named Sir Orfeo, who takes them on a journey through time to learn about the history and mythology of Ireland. Along the way, they encounter famous figures such as St. Patrick and Finn MacCool, and learn about the legends and traditions of the Emerald Isle. Both books are filled with Kipling's signature storytelling style, blending history, mythology, and fantasy into a magical and captivating world. They are beloved classics of children's literature, and have inspired generations of readers with their tales of adventure and wonder.1905. Two books in one. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Puck of Pook's Hill is a loosely linked collection of stories featuring two children, Dan and Una, who meet Puck in a meadow near their home in Sussex. Puck then arranges for a series of historical people to come and tell them stories of important historical events. Rewards and Fairies presents eleven more stories told to Dan and Una by Puck's characters, some of which also appeared in the earlier stories. The two books also contain a number of poems that are associated with the themes of the stories. 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.