Joseph Jacobs is widely recognized as a prominent figure in the realm of folklore studies, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding oral traditions and fairy tales as vital components of a nation's cultural legacy. This special edition is made of two of his most notable publications : "English Fairy Tales" and "Celtic Fairy tales". The first one contains a collection of 43 tales when the second accounts for 26, giving the reader a glimpse into some of the world most fabulous legends and captivating stories.

The book is fully illustrated by John D. Batten and comes with a large and Easy to Read Layout which makes reading more confortable.