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Out floushed a huge old brown trout, ten times as big as he was ; Toms tormenting of the fish leads him into trouble
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1863 Babies Fairy Huge Kingsley Leads Menace Times Trouble Trout Tormenting
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Water Babies: Tom's Encounter with the Huge Old Brown Trout - A Historical Tale of Torment and Trouble This image, published by Mary Evans Picture Library in 1863, depicts a young boy named Tom, who is out fishing by the water's edge with a group of water babies. The water babies, small, mischievous creatures from the water, were first introduced in Charles Kingsley's classic children's novel, "The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby." In this scene, Tom has managed to outwit and flushed out a huge old brown trout, ten times his size, from its hiding place. The trout, with its mouth wide open and eyes fixed on Tom, seems both impressed and intimidated by the young boy's achievement. However, Tom's triumphant grin soon turns into a look of trepidation as he realizes the magnitude of the creature he has encountered. The water babies, who have been watching the scene unfold, are seen in the background, their mischievous grins hinting at the trouble that Tom is about to face. In the novel, Tom's tormenting of the water babies leads him into various adventures and lessons, teaching him the importance of kindness, respect for nature, and the consequences of his actions. This photograph, a historical record of a beloved children's story, offers a glimpse into the rich literary and artistic heritage of the 19th century. The image's vibrant colors, intricate details, and the sense of wonder and excitement it evokes, make it a must-have for any collection of classic literature or children's book memorabilia.
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