""The Bashful Earthquake And Other Fables And Verses"" is a collection of humorous and whimsical poems and stories written by Oliver Herford and published in 1898. The book features a variety of characters and situations, from a bashful earthquake who is too shy to shake the ground to a conceited snail who thinks he is the fastest creature in the world. Each fable or verse is accompanied by charming illustrations by the author himself. The language is playful and witty, with clever wordplay and rhymes throughout. The book is a delightful read for both children and adults, offering a lighthearted escape into a world of imagination and humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.