"The History of Master Watkins," accompanied by "The Tragical Death of an Apple-pie," offers young readers a delightful foray into classic children's literature. This charming volume presents a humorous and engaging narrative, perfect for early readers and those young at heart. The book playfully explores themes of childhood, morality, and the consequences of one's actions, all wrapped in a lighthearted and entertaining style. Originally intended as a moral tale, the story's enduring appeal lies in its ability to entertain while imparting gentle lessons. Readers will enjoy the amusing adventures of Master Watkins and the comically tragic fate of the apple-pie, making this a treasured addition to any child's library and a nostalgic journey for adults.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.