This book is a beautifully illustrated edition of Aesop's fables, selected and retold by the celebrated English wood-engraver and naturalist Thomas Bewick. The volume is divided into three parts, each containing a series of fables with woodcut illustrations that capture the essence of the stories. The first part offers an account of the life of Aesop, the legendary author of the fables, while the second part contains an essay on the nature and utility of fables. The book is a masterpiece of wood engraving and a testament to Bewick's skill as an artist and storyteller. Bewick's Select Fables of Æsop and Others is a timeless classic that continues to enchant readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.