The Silver Hoof. Tales by E. Shafransky

In high snowdrifts in the middle of the forest stands a snow-covered little house. Inside, near the warmly heated stove, a girl named Daryonka listens to the wonderful stories of the old man Kokovani and pets the purring cat… And, of course, the magic that appears in this warm, cozy, and peaceful space will undoubtedly be good and beautiful. «The Silver Hoof» is often referred to as the most child-friendly tale by Pavel Petrovich Bazhov. Generally, this is where our acquaintance with the writer's work begins. But it can also be called the most New Year's tale. After all, it contains sparkling jewels in the midst of winter and a true miracle – the fulfillment of cherished wishes! The book includes six tales: «Golden Hair», «About the Great Snake», «Snake's Track», «The Silver Hoof», «Firefly», «Sinyushkin Well». Stylish and expressive illustrations by Elena Shafransky reveal to us both the magical world of Bashkir folklore and the everyday life of Ural gold miners. The book «The Silver Hoof. Tales» forms a mini-series with the edition «Mistress of the Copper Mountain» ISBN 978-5-04-168240-8. Gift edition. Hardcover with embossing and partial gloss. White paper; large, easy-to-read font.