The Red True Story Book

Eventually, fairytales must be dismissed as mere works of fiction, however, truth is determined to stay on the mind. The Red True Story Book is a collection of short fiction compiled, translated, and edited by Andrew Lang. With stories of brave soldiers, and stunning acts of nature, this collection explores the curious truths of history.

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish editor, poet, author, literary critic, and historian. He is best known for his work regarding folklore, mythology, and religion, for which he had an extreme interest in. Lang was a skilled and respected historian, writing in great detail and exploring obscure topics. Lang often combined his studies of history and anthropology with literature, creating works rich with diverse culture. He married Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875. With her help, Lang published a prolific amount of work, including his popular series, Rainbow Fairy Books.