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The Story of the Greeks

By H. A. Guerber

2018-10-24 22:00:26

The Story of the Greeks By Helene Adeline This elementary history of Greece is intended for supplementary reading or as a first history text-book for young pupils. It is therefore made up principally of stories about persons; for, while history prope ... Read more
The Story of the Greeks By Helene Adeline This elementary history of Greece is intended for supplementary reading or as a first history text-book for young pupils. It is therefore made up principally of stories about persons; for, while history proper is largely beyond the comprehension of children, they are able at an early age to understand and enjoy anecdotes of people, especially of those in the childhood of civilization. At the same time, these stories will give a clear idea of the most important events that have taken place in the ancient world, and, it is hoped, will arouse a desire to read further. They also aim to enforce the lessons of perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue that are taught by the noble lives described. Less

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File size3741.645 KB
Print pages530
PublisherPublic Domain Books
Publication date2006-05-10
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1722262370
Hélène Adeline Guerber (1859–1929), also known as H.A. Guerber, was an American author of many books, most of which were lively retellings of myths, legends, folklore, plays, epic poetry, operas, ...

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