Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus Macmillan is a delightful collection of enchanting stories that showcase the rich culture and folklore of Canada. Macmillan's storytelling is both captivating and engaging, drawing readers into a world filled with magical creatures, brave heroes, and whimsical adventures.

Each story is beautifully crafted and draws upon elements of Canadian history and nature, creating a sense of authenticity and connection to the land. The characters are diverse and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their journeys and triumphs.

Overall, Canadian Fairy Tales is a charming and enchanting read that will appeal to readers of all ages. Macmillan's lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling make this collection a true gem in the world of folklore and fairy tales. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a magical and captivating read.

Book Description:
Professor Macmillan has placed all lovers of fairy tales under a deep debt of obligation to him. The fairy tale makes a universal appeal both to old and young; to the young because it is the natural world in which their fancy delights to range, and to the old because they are conscious again of the spirit of youth as they read such tales to their children and grandchildren over and over again, and rejoice in the illusion that after all there is not a great difference of age which separates the generations.

The fairy tale makes this universal appeal because it deals with the elemental in our natures that is the same in every age and in every race. In the Canadian Tales which Professor Macmillan has so admirably gathered from Indian sources, we find the same types of character and scenes of adventure that we do in the tales of the German forests, of Scandinavia, England or France.

There is in us all an instinctive admiration for the adventurous spirit of the fairy tale which challenges the might that is cruel and devastating, and for the good offices of the fairies which help to vindicate the cause of the noble in its conflict with the ignoble, right with wrong. - Summary by the introduction