Stories told by the miller
by Violet Jacob (1863–1946)
- Free to read
- 3 hours to read
- 11 chapters
- Reading level: 6th grade
"Stories Told by the Miller" by Violet Jacob is a collection of fairy-tale-like stories written in the early 20th century. The book opens with the tale of two orphaned siblings, Janet and little Peter, who live with their cruel grandmother near a mill. The narrative explores themes of hardship and the warmth of storytelling, as the miller becomes a kind and wise friend to the children, sharing enchanting tales that encompass elements of magic and moral lessons. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to Janet and Peter, who endure a tough life with their unkind guardian but find solace and adventure by the mill-pool. After one rough day, the siblings sneak to the mill where they encounter the friendly miller, who quickly bonds with them. As little Peter’s love for stories shines, the miller begins to share a magical tale about a Water-Nix, setting the stage for a weave of enchanting stories filled with mythical creatures, adventures, and lessons about bravery and kindness. Through this captivating opening, Jacob invites readers into a world where storytelling serves as a source of comfort and escape.
- Fairy tales
- Siblings
- Storytelling
- Millers
Read the opening
With Illustrations
TO
MY BOY HARRY
1. STORIES TOLD BY THE MILLER
2. THE STORY OF THE WATER-NIX
3. THE KING OF GROWGLAND’S CROWN
4. THE STORY OF MASTER BOGEY
5. THE TREE OF PRIDE
6. THE STORY OF FARMYARD MAGGIE
7. THE FIDDLING GOBLIN
8. THE WITCH’S CLOAK
9. CONCLUSION
1. “ONCE . . . THE MILLER’S MAN SAW HER”
2. “THEN THE BIRD TOLD HER THE WHOLE PLOT”
3. “SHE HELD OUT HER HAND, AND HE TOOK IT”
4. “SHE WOULD SCARCE ANSWER HER FATHER WHEN HE
SPOKE”
5. “MAGGIE TOOK IT AND BEGAN TO ROCK IT ABOUT”
6. “WHIRLING HER SPANGLED VEIL, SHE BEGAN TO
GLIDE ABOUT”
7. “‘WHO ARE YOU?’ INQUIRED THE OLD WOMAN”
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This free edition of Stories told by the miller by Violet Jacob comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #75166, released 2025-01-21. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Short Stories, Children & Young Adult Reading, Mythology, Legends & Folklore.
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