Harold Robert Millar (1869 – 1942) was a prominent and prolific Scottish graphic artist and illustrator of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He is best known for his illustrations of children's books and fantasy literature.
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"Upon the back of his noble steed the Prince gallantly lifted his beautiful charge."
PRINCESS CRYSTAL OR THE HIDDEN TREASURE
"My robe is of snow", she faltered.
He learned the secret at once.
THE STORY OF THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM
In the swing sat a charming princess.
George could do nothing but wonder and admire.
George cried out that he would not stay a moment longer.
They lifted up the cloth and began to spread it out.
HOW SAMPO LAPPELILL SAW THE MOUNTAIN KING
They went off at a gallop.
The terrible Mountain King
"That, o King, is a lie as big as yourself!" exclaimed Sampo.
THE WITCH-DANCER'S DOOM
Katel turned coldly away.
The couple whirled round to the mad measure.
THE THREE VALLEYS
A well-directed thrust soon quieted him.
"What do you want here?"
She implored for delay.
"The eagle swooped down with a wild cry."
With the flames its life passed away.
THE SPRING-TIDE OF LOVE
Her new friend was obliged to feed her.
She looked a quaint little figure.
He would read aloud to her.
"Mother, awake!" she said.
RINGFALLA BRIDGE
An enamelled box
A great pair of hairy arms caught and drew her under.
The youngest Princess rode gaily upon Freyja.
And then little Kirsten came smiling out of the water.
THE CHILDREN'S FAIRY
Deep in thought
She stretched her golden wand over the heap of stones.
"Oh! How pretty is."
The impertinent dog came straight to them.
Her child, her little son, was under the heavy wheels!
WITTYSPLINTER
They rushed pell-mell out of the house.
He couldn't stop himself.
Wittysplinter threw large stones on him.
THE MIDDAY ROCK
He stood suddenly stock-still.
Father Rameau clears the patch.
the fairy of the moor.
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