Title: Travel and Adventure Library for Young Folks COMPLETE 15-Volume Set (1930s Doubleday, Doran & Company)
This Set Includes: The complete and rare 15-volume children's literature series published during the Great Depression era, featuring adventures, folktales, and cultural stories from around the world. Each hardcover volume features decorative illustrated cloth boards measuring approximately 5¾" x 8¼".
Individual Books Included (Complete Set):
- California Fairy Tales (United States) - Monica Shannon
- Donegal Fairy Stories (Ireland) - Seumas MacManus
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Sweden) - Selma Lagerlöf
- Garram the Hunter (Africa) - Herbert Best (Newbery Honor Book)
- The Chinese Ink Stick (China) - Kurt Wiese
- Pran of Albania (Albania) - Elizabeth Cleveland Miller (Newbery Honor Book)
- Kah-da (Greenland) - Donald Baxter MacMillan
- Tales of a Russian Grandmother (Russia) - Frances Carpenter
- Eric the Red (Scandinavia) - Lida Siboni Hanson
- Herodotus (Greece)
- Old Tales from Spain (Spain) - Felipe Alfau
- Windy Island (New Zealand) - Theodore Acland Harper
- Digging in Yucatan (Yucatan)
- Once in France (France) - Marguerite Clément
- Myself When Young (Persia) - Youel Benjamin Mirza
Perfect For: Vintage children's book collectors, homeschool families seeking multicultural literature, educators building world culture libraries, lovers of classic adventure stories, and those seeking Depression-era children's literature. Ideal for children ages 8-14 and adults who appreciate beautifully illustrated vintage books.
Why These Editions Matter: This is the COMPLETE 15-volume set—a rare find that includes all books from this scarce Depression-era series. Published by the prestigious Doubleday, Doran & Company in the mid-to-late 1930s, these books were carefully curated to introduce young American readers to cultures and adventures from around the globe during an era when international travel was rare. The series earned critical recognition—two titles, Pran of Albania by Elizabeth Cleveland Miller and Garram the Hunter by Herbert Best, were honored as Newbery Honor Books. The decorative cloth bindings with illustrated covers make these books as visually appealing as they are literarily significant, representing a golden age of children's publishing when quality illustrations and international stories were prioritized. Each edition contains both black and white as well as full color illustrations. The cover and spine design is repeated throughout each volume as well.
Condition Details: Minor cover and spine wear noted especially around the edges. No writing, torn or missing pages noted. Each volume is tightly bound with no damage to the hinges. There is aging noted to the inside covers (both front and back).
Educational Value: An exceptional complete multicultural library that introduces young readers to diverse world cultures through engaging narratives and authentic folklore. The series spans six continents with stories from Russia, China, Albania, Greece, France, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Greenland, New Zealand, Persia, Africa, and the Americas. Each volume combines adventure, cultural education, and literary merit, making this complete set invaluable for teaching geography, world history, and comparative folklore. The stories promote cultural appreciation and global awareness while maintaining the charm and literary quality that earned several volumes prestigious Newbery recognition. Perfect for homeschool curricula, classroom libraries, or family read-alouds that explore the world through story.
