Elementary history of Greece, made up principally of stories about persons, giving at the same time a clear idea of the most important events in the ancient world and calculated to enforce the lessons of perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue that are taught by the noble lives described. Begi
Old Greek Stories (Yesterday's Classics)
โ Scribed by James Baldwin
- Book ID
- 112055473
- Publisher
- Yesterday's Classics
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781599152967
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Delightful retelling in sample language of the stories of the old Greek mythological heroes, and their encounters with Jupiter and the other Olympians. While each story can be read independently, they can also be read as a continuous narrative, with one story leading to the next. Includes the myths of Prometheus, Io, Cadmus, Perseus, and Theseus. A pronunciation guide and numerous illustrations accompany the text. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
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