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The Aesop for Children

By Aesop (1919)

The Aesop for Children by Aesop (1919). Unabridged Charlotte Mason living book edition for Form I Mythology, Folklore & Legends.

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Chapter 1: A List Of The Fables

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 1

PAGE The Wolf and the Kid11 The Tortoise and the Ducks12 The Young Crab and His Mother13 The Frogs and the Ox13 The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox14 Belling the Cat15 The Eagle and the Jackdaw16 The Boy and the Filberts16 Hercules and the Wagoner17 The Kid and the Wolf17 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse18 The Fox and the Grapes20 The Bundle of Sticks20 The Wolf and the Crane21 The Ass and His Driver22 The Oxen and the Wheels22 The Lion and the Mouse23 The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf24 The Gnat and the Bull25 The Plane Tree25 The Farmer and the Stork26 The Sheep and the Pig26 The Travelers and the Purse28 The Lion and the Ass28 The Frogs Who Wished for a King29 The Owl and the Grasshopper30 The Wolf and His Shadow31 The Oak and the Reeds32 The Rat and the Elephant33 The Boys and the Frogs33 The Crow and the Pitcher34 The Ants and the Grasshopper34 The Ass Carrying the Image35 A Raven and a Swan35 The Two Goats36 The Ass and the Load of Salt36 The Lion and the Gnat38 The Leap at Rhodes38 The Cock and the Jewel39 The Monkey and the Camel39 The Wild Boar and the Fox40 The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion40 The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat41 The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox41 The Wolf and the Lamb42 The Wolf and the Sheep43 The Hares and the Frogs43 The Fox and the Stork44 The Travelers and the Sea45 The Wolf and the Lion45 The Stag and His Reflection46 The Peacock46 The Mice and the Weasels48 The Wolf and the Lean Dog48 The Fox and the Lion49 The Lion and the Ass50 The Dog and His Master's Dinner50 The Vain Jackdaw and his Borrowed Feathers51 The Monkey and the Dolphin52 The Wolf and the Ass53 The Monkey and the Cat54 The Dogs and the Fox54 The Dogs and the Hides55 The Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat55 The Bear and the Bees56 The Fox and the Leopard56 The Heron58 The Cock and the Fox58 The Dog in the Manger59 The Wolf and the Goat60 The Ass and the Grasshoppers60 The Mule61 The Fox and the Goat61 The Cat, the Cock, and the Young Mouse62 The Wolf and the Shepherd63 The Peacock and the Crane64 The Farmer and the Cranes64 The Farmer and His Sons65 The Two Pots66 The Goose and the Golden Egg66 The Fighting Bulls and the Frog68 The Mouse and the Weasel68 The Farmer and the Snake69 The Goatherd and the Wild Goats69 The Spendthrift and the Swallow70 The Cat and the Birds70 The Dog and the Oyster71 The Astrologer71 Three Bullocks and a Lion72 Mercury and the Woodman72 The Frog and the Mouse74 The Fox and the Crab74 The Serpent and the Eagle75 The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing75 The Bull and the Goat76 The Eagle and the Beetle76 The Old Lion and the Fox78 The Man and the Lion78 The Ass and the Lap Dog79 The Milkmaid and Her Pail80 The Wolf and the Shepherd80 The Goatherd and the Goat81 The Miser81 The Wolf and the House Dog82 The Fox and the Hedgehog83 The Bat and the Weasels84 The Quack Toad84 The Fox Without a Tail85 The Mischievous Dog86 The Rose and the Butterfly86 The Cat and the Fox88 The Boy and the Nettles88 The Old Lion89 The Fox and the Pheasants89 Two Travelers and a Bear90 The Porcupine and the Snakes91 The Fox and the Monkey91 The Mother and the Wolf92 The Flies and the Honey92 The Eagle and the Kite93 The Stag, the Sheep, and the Wolf93 The Animals and the Plague94 The Shepherd and the Lion95 The Dog and His Reflection96 The Hare and the Tortoise96 The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet98 The Lark and Her Young Ones99 The Cat and the Old Rat100 The Fox and the Crow101 The Ass and His Shadow102 The Miller, His Son, and the Ass102 The Ant and the Dove104 The Man and the Satyr104 The Wolf, the Kid, and the Goat106 The Swallow and the Crow106 Jupiter and the Monkey107 The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox107 The Lion's Share108 The Mole and his Mother108 The North Wind and the Sun109 The Hare and His Ears110 The Wolves and the Sheep110 The Fox and the Cock111 The Ass in the Lion's Skin111 The Fisherman and the Little Fish112 The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle112

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Table of Contents

145 Chapters

Every chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.

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Chapter 1: A List Of The Fables

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 1

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Chapter 2: The Wolf And The Kid

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 2

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Chapter 3: The Tortoise And The Ducks

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 3

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Chapter 4: The Young Crab And His Mother

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 4

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Chapter 5: The Frogs And The Ox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 5

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Chapter 6: The Dog, The Cock, And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 6

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Chapter 7: Belling The Cat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 7

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Chapter 8: The Eagle And The Jackdaw

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 8

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Chapter 9: The Boy And The Filberts

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 9

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Chapter 10: Hercules And The Wagoner

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 10

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Chapter 11: The Kid And The Wolf

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 11

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Chapter 12: The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 12

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Chapter 13: The Fox And The Grapes

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 13

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Chapter 14: The Bundle Of Sticks

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 14

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Chapter 15: The Wolf And The Crane

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 15

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Chapter 16: The Ass And His Driver

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 16

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Chapter 17: The Oxen And The Wheels

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 17

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Chapter 18: The Lion And The Mouse

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 18

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Chapter 19: The Shepherd Boy And The Wolf

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 19

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Chapter 20: The Gnat And The Bull

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 20

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Chapter 21: The Plane Tree

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 21

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Chapter 22: The Farmer And The Stork

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 22

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Chapter 23: The Sheep And The Pig

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 23

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Chapter 24: The Travelers And The Purse

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 24

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Chapter 25: The Lion And The Ass

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 25

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Chapter 26: The Frogs Who Wished For A King

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 26

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Chapter 27: The Owl And The Grasshopper

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 27

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Chapter 28: The Wolf And His Shadow

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 28

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Chapter 29: The Oak And The Reeds

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 29

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Chapter 30: The Rat And The Elephant

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 30

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Chapter 31: The Boys And The Frogs

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 31

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Chapter 32: The Crow And The Pitcher

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 32

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Chapter 33: The Ants And The Grasshopper

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 33

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Chapter 34: The Ass Carrying The Image

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 34

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Chapter 35: A Raven And A Swan

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 35

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Chapter 36: The Two Goats

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 36

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Chapter 37: The Ass And The Load Of Salt

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 37

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Chapter 38: The Lion And The Gnat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 38

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Chapter 39: The Leap At Rhodes

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 39

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Chapter 40: The Cock And The Jewel

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 40

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Chapter 41: The Monkey And The Camel

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 41

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Chapter 42: The Wild Boar And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 42

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Chapter 43: The Ass, The Fox, And The Lion

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 43

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Chapter 44: The Birds, The Beasts, And The Bat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 44

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Chapter 45: The Lion, The Bear, And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 45

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Chapter 46: The Wolf And The Lamb

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 46

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Chapter 47: The Wolf And The Sheep

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 47

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Chapter 48: The Hares And The Frogs

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 48

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Chapter 49: The Fox And The Stork

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 49

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Chapter 50: The Travelers And The Sea

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 50

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Chapter 51: The Wolf And The Lion

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 51

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Chapter 52: The Stag And His Reflection

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 52

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Chapter 53: The Peacock

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 53

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Chapter 54: The Mice And The Weasels

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 54

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Chapter 55: The Wolf And The Lean Dog

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 55

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Chapter 56: The Fox And The Lion

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 56

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Chapter 57: The Lion And The Ass

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 57

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Chapter 58: The Dog And His Master's Dinner

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 58

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Chapter 59: The Vain Jackdaw And His Borrowed Feathers

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 59

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Chapter 60: The Monkey And The Dolphin

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 60

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Chapter 61: The Wolf And The Ass

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 61

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Chapter 62: The Monkey And The Cat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 62

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Chapter 63: The Dogs And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 63

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Chapter 64: The Dogs And The Hides

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 64

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Chapter 65: The Rabbit, The Weasel, And The Cat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 65

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Chapter 66: The Bear And The Bees

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 66

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Chapter 67: The Fox And The Leopard

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 67

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Chapter 68: The Heron

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 68

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Chapter 69: The Cock And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 69

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Chapter 70: The Dog In The Manger

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 70

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Chapter 71: The Wolf And The Goat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 71

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Chapter 72: The Ass And The Grasshoppers

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 72

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Chapter 73: The Mule

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 73

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Chapter 74: The Fox And The Goat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 74

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Chapter 75: The Cat, The Cock, And The Young Mouse

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 75

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Chapter 76: The Wolf And The Shepherd

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 76

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Chapter 77: The Peacock And The Crane

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 77

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Chapter 78: The Farmer And The Cranes

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 78

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Chapter 79: The Farmer And His Sons

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 79

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Chapter 80: The Two Pots

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 80

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Chapter 81: The Goose And The Golden Egg

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 81

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Chapter 82: The Fighting Bulls And The Frog

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 82

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Chapter 83: The Mouse And The Weasel

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 83

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Chapter 84: The Farmer And The Snake

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 84

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Chapter 85: The Sick Stag

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 85

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Chapter 86: The Goatherd And The Wild Goats

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 86

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Chapter 87: The Spendthrift And The Swallow

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 87

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Chapter 88: The Cat And The Birds

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 88

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Chapter 89: The Dog And The Oyster

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 89

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Chapter 90: The Astrologer

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 90

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Chapter 91: Three Bullocks And A Lion

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 91

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Chapter 92: Mercury And The Woodman

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 92

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Chapter 93: The Frog And The Mouse

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 93

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Chapter 94: The Serpent And The Eagle

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 94

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Chapter 95: The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 95

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Chapter 96: The Bull And The Goat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 96

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Chapter 97: The Eagle And The Beetle

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 97

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Chapter 98: The Old Lion And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 98

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Chapter 99: The Man And The Lion

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 99

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Chapter 100: The Ass And The Lap Dog

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 100

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Chapter 101: The Milkmaid And Her Pail

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 101

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Chapter 102: The Goatherd And The Goat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 102

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Chapter 103: The Miser

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 103

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Chapter 104: The Wolf And The House Dog

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 104

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Chapter 105: The Fox And The Hedgehog

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 105

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Chapter 106: The Bat And The Weasels

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 106

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Chapter 107: The Quack Toad

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 107

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Chapter 108: The Fox Without A Tail

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 108

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Chapter 109: The Mischievous Dog

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 109

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Chapter 110: The Rose And The Butterfly

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 110

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Chapter 111: The Cat And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 111

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Chapter 112: The Old Lion

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 112

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Chapter 113: The Fox And The Pheasants

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 113

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Chapter 114: Two Travelers And A Bear

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 114

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Chapter 115: The Porcupine And The Snakes

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 115

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Chapter 116: The Fox And The Monkey

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 116

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Chapter 117: The Mother And The Wolf

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 117

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Chapter 118: The Flies And The Honey

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 118

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Chapter 119: The Eagle And The Kite

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 119

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Chapter 120: The Stag, The Sheep, And The Wolf

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 120

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Chapter 121: The Animals And The Plague

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 121

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Chapter 122: The Shepherd And The Lion

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 122

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Chapter 123: The Dog And His Reflection

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 123

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Chapter 124: The Hare And The Tortoise

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 124

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Chapter 125: The Bees And Wasps, And The Hornet

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 125

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Chapter 126: The Lark And Her Young Ones

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 126

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Chapter 127: The Cat And The Old Rat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 127

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Chapter 128: The Fox And The Crow

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 128

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Chapter 129: The Ass And Its Shadow

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 129

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Chapter 130: The Miller, His Son, And The Ass

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 130

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Chapter 131: The Ant And The Dove

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 131

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Chapter 132: The Man And The Satyr

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 132

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Chapter 133: The Wolf, The Kid, And The Goat

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 133

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Chapter 134: The Swallow And The Crow

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 134

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Chapter 135: Jupiter And The Monkey

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 135

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Chapter 136: The Lion, The Ass, And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 136

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Chapter 137: The Lion's Share

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 137

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Chapter 138: The Mole And His Mother

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 138

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Chapter 139: The North Wind And The Sun

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 139

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Chapter 140: The Hare And His Ears

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 140

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Chapter 141: The Wolves And The Sheep

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 141

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Chapter 142: The Cock And The Fox

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 142

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Chapter 143: The Ass In The Lion's Skin

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 143

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Chapter 144: The Fisherman And The Little Fish

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 144

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Chapter 145: The Fighting Cocks And The Eagle

The Aesop for Children by Aesop — Chapter 145

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