This book features six stories that were originally legends or mythology type stories that were reinvented by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This particular copy is from 1879. The original book was published in 1851. It looks like this particular book was published by his wife. The binding is still in better than fair condition. There is wear and tear and most of the pages have fingerprints all over them. It was obviously loved. Inside the front cover there is a girls name which also reads from Grandpa. Measures 6” x 4 1/2”.