The Snow King's Trumpeter (1884)

by H. J. M. G.

Book Overview

The Snow King's Trumpeter is a children's book written by H.J.M.G. and published in 1884. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Hans, who lives in a small village at the foot of a mountain. Hans is a talented trumpeter, and one day he is summoned by the Snow King to play for him in his ice palace.Hans sets out on a perilous journey through the winter wilderness, encountering many challenges along the way. He must brave fierce snowstorms, cross treacherous ice bridges, and outsmart a cunning wolf who wants to eat him. With the help of his trusty trumpet and his wits, Hans overcomes these obstacles and finally reaches the Snow King's palace.Once there, Hans plays his trumpet for the Snow King and his courtiers, and his music is so beautiful that it brings tears to their eyes. The Snow King is so impressed that he offers Hans a reward: anything he desires. But Hans asks for nothing more than to return safely to his village, where he can play his trumpet for his friends and family once again.The Snow King's Trumpeter is a charming tale of courage, perseverance, and the power of music. It is a timeless classic that has delighted generations of children and adults alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120928869
• ISBN13: 9781120928863
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"