A Little Book of Profitable Tales by Eugene Field, part of The Works of Eugene Field series published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1920. This hardcover volume collects Field's moral and whimsical tales, written with his characteristic warmth and humour. The title plays on the word 'tales/tails', reflecting Field's playful literary style. Eugene Field (1850–1895) was a celebrated American poet and journalist, and this Scribner's series is a definitive early 20th century edition of his collected works.
- Author: Eugene Field
- Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
- Year: 1920
- Series: The Works of Eugene Field
- Format: Hardcover