Project Gutenberg 2021-01-16 Public domain in the USA. 112 Agnes, Sister Fairy Tales Told in the Bush The little man in brown, or the boy who lied -- The magic gun -- The underground river -- The origin of the Yarra Yarra (Ever-flowing) -- Forget-me-not -- The Palace of Truth. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) "Fairy Tales Told in the Bush" by Sister Agnes is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century, encapsulating tales told to children in the Australian bush. The book serves as a blend of traditional fairy tales, woven with elements of local history and culture, reflecting the experiences of children living in Australia during that time. Through enchanting narratives, it captures the imagination of young readers while imparting valuable moral lessons. The collection includes stories such as "The Little Man in Brown," where a boy learns about honesty after attempting to deceive an old man for personal gain, ultimately facing dire consequences. In "The Magic Gun," the adventures of a boy exploring the powers of a magical weapon lead to unexpected troubles. Each tale features distinct characters and captivating plotlines, from magical transformations to encounters with wondrous creatures, all underpinned by themes of morality, friendship, and the importance of truth. The stories highlight the charm of Australian folklore, enriched with a sense of whimsy and life lessons readily applicable to young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Tales -- Australia Fairy tales -- Australia PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 134334 2025-06-25T10:29:52.114093 text/html 108783 2024-10-18T09:48:21 text/html 1841391 2025-06-25T10:29:55.519070 application/epub+zip 1839368 2025-06-25T10:29:52.939090 application/epub+zip 113409 2025-06-25T10:29:52.476086 application/epub+zip 1882489 2025-06-25T10:29:57.402047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1834684 2025-06-25T10:29:55.070085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140436 2022-09-28T23:03:56.678599 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110830 2025-06-25T10:29:51.764112 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90935 2024-10-18T09:48:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16081 2025-06-25T10:29:57.524031 application/rdf+xml 17460 2025-06-25T10:29:52.571096 image/jpeg 2907 2025-06-25T10:29:52.523162 image/jpeg 1738274 2025-06-25T10:29:52.229082 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog