Bibliograph

Salt, a Russian tale, adapted by Harve Zemach from a literal translation by Benjamin Zemach, of the Russian of Alexei Afansev ; with illustrations by Margot Zemach

Type

Label

Salt, a Russian tale, adapted by Harve Zemach from a literal translation by Benjamin Zemach, of the Russian of Alexei Afansev ; with illustrations by Margot Zemach

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Salt

Oclc number

303399

Responsibility statement

adapted by Harve Zemach from a literal translation by Benjamin Zemach, of the Russian of Alexei Afansev ; with illustrations by Margot Zemach

Sub title

a Russian tale

Summary

Ivan the Fool, youngest son of a merchant, barters the cargo of his ship for a princess and a fortune. Ivan the Fool makes his fortune by bringing salt to a place where it is unknown. The king is delighted with the wonderful new taste in his food, and of course, Ivan's reward is to marry the beautiful princess, and live happily ever after

Target audience

juvenile

Classification