Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young is a children's book written by A. L. O. E. and first published in 1872. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Freddy, who is fascinated by insects and spends his days studying and collecting them. One day, he comes across a mysterious insect that he has never seen before and decides to capture it. However, he soon discovers that the insect has magical powers and can grant wishes. Freddy is overjoyed and begins making wishes, but he soon learns that there are consequences to his actions. As he struggles to undo the damage he has caused, he learns valuable lessons about responsibility and the power of his words. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a talking butterfly and a wise old beetle. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and is a charming tale that teaches children about the importance of thinking before they speak and the consequences of their actions.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.