Flora Annie Steel was interested in relating to all classes of Indian society. The birth of her daughter gave her a chance to interact with local women and learn their language. She encouraged the production of local handicrafts and collected folk-tales, a collection of which she published in 1894.In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected by the critic August Nemo:- Sir Buzz- The Rat''s Wedding- The Faitful Prince- The Bear''s Bad Bargain- Prince Lionheart and HisThree Friends- Princess Aubergine- Valiant Vicky, The Brave Weaver