G. E. (George Edward) Farrow

G. E. (George Edward) Farrow
George Edward Farrow was a British author best known for his whimsical children's books, often filled with fantastical adventures and lighthearted humor. Among his most famous works is "The Wallypug of Why," first published in 1895, which became a popular series of stories featuring the lovable character, the Wallypug. Farrow's writing often involved clever wordplay, puns, and a playful narrative style, which resonated with young readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though not as widely known today, his books were cherished during his time and contributed significantly to the genre of children's fantasy literature.

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here was once a little white baby boy called Bab-ba, he had bright blue eyes and golden curls, and he had a black Ayah for his nurse. She had been with Bab-ba ever since he was quite a tiny baby in long robes, and she was very fond of him. Her name was Jeejee-walla, but they just called her Ayah. ab-ba’s Father was an English Officer in India, and they lived in a beautiful white house on the Simla... more...

CHAPTER I. THE BEGINNING OF A MARVELOUS JOURNEY. “Dick! Dick! Wake up, I want to tell you something.” Marjorie stood outside the boy’s bedroom door, and called in as loud a whisper as she dared, fearing lest she should awaken the rest of the household. There was a scuffle and a patter of bare feet inside, and Dick appeared at the door rubbing his eyes, evidently only half awake. “What’s... more...

Victoria! by grace of God our Queen,To thee thy children truest homage pay.Thy children! ay, for Mother thou hast been,And by a mother’s love thou holdest sway.Thy greatest empire is thy Nation’s heart,And thou hast chosen this the better part.Behold, an off’ring meet thy people bring;Hark! to the mighty world-sound gatheringFrom shore to shore, and echoing o’er the sea,Attend! ye Nations while... more...