The Wind in the Willows

Chiltern Publishing was formed in 2018 with a vision to ncreate the most beautiful classics. Using a perfect mix of tradition and nthe very latest in printing techniques, 19th Century quality has met 21st nCentury technology. With wonderfully detailed covers, sparkling gilt edges, ncreamy pages, and stitched binding they are the most beautiful classics ever npublished. nn nThe Wind in the Willows is a classic children's novel by the British novelist Kenneth nGrahame, first published in 1908. It details the story of Mole, Ratty, and nBadger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars nand gets into trouble. They navigate the English countryside and learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son nAlastair. It has been adapted numerous times for both stage and screen. The Wind in the Willows received negative reviews upon its ninitial release, but it has since become a classic of British literature. It has nbeen adapted multiple times in different media. In 1899, at age 40, Kenneth nGrahame married Elspeth Thomson, the daughter of Robert William Thomson. The nnext year they had their only child, a boy named Alastair (nicknamed nMouse). He was born premature, blind in one eye, and plagued by nhealth problems throughout his life. When Alastair was about four years old, nGrahame would tell him bedtime stories, some of which were about a toad and on nhis frequent boating holidays without his family. He would write further tales nof Toad, Mole, Ratty, and Badger in letters to Alastair.n nn