Nancy Bell
(1844 - 1933)
A Clever Thief
Hari-Sarman and Vidya, a lazy couple in India, deceive a rich merchant by pretending to have special skills. Hari-Sarman steals a valuable mare to gain favor, but trouble ensues when he is accused...
The Beetle and the Silken Thread
The Beetle and the Silken Thread is a story about a vizier named Dhairya-Sila who is punished by the selfish and hot-tempered Raja of Allahabad. With the help of his wife, Dhairya-Sila devises a...
The Magic Pitcher
A woodcutter in India finds a magic pitcher that provides food for him and his family. However, his selfishness and desire for more lead to the pitcher's destruction.
The Story of a Cat, a Mouse, a Lizard, and an Owl
Four creatures live in a banyan tree in India: a cat, an owl, a lizard, and a mouse. They have a complicated relationship and face dangers together.