""The Tailor of Gloucester"" is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, first published in 1903. The story is set in the city of Gloucester, England, and follows the tale of a poor tailor who is commissioned to make a coat for the mayor's wedding. However, the tailor falls ill and is unable to finish the coat, leaving it half-done.One night, while the tailor is asleep, the mice that live in his shop come to his rescue and finish the coat for him. The tailor awakens to find the coat completed and is overjoyed. He then discovers a note from the mice thanking him for his kindness to them and explaining how they had completed the coat.The story is a heartwarming tale of kindness and friendship, with beautiful illustrations by Potter that bring the characters and setting to life. It is a beloved classic of children's literature that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.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.
