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Peter Parley's Tales Of Greece And Rome (1860)

Peter Parley's Tales Of Greece And Rome (1860)

Parley, Peter
Goodrich, Samuel Griswold

Hardcover

Ancient GreeceAncient RomeFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164290851
ISBN13: 9781164290858
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 246
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Peter Parley's Tales of Greece and Rome is a book that was first published in 1860. The book is a collection of stories and legends from ancient Greece and Rome, retold in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. The author of the book is Peter Parley, a pseudonym used by Samuel Griswold Goodrich, an American writer and publisher who was known for his educational books for children.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Greek mythology and the second part on Roman history and legends. The stories in the book include well-known tales such as the story of Perseus and Medusa, the labors of Hercules, and the adventures of Odysseus. The Roman section includes stories about the founding of Rome, the life of Julius Caesar, and the story of Romulus and Remus.Throughout the book, Peter Parley provides historical context and background information to help readers understand the stories and their significance. The book is also illustrated with black and white engravings that bring the stories to life.Overall, Peter Parley's Tales of Greece and Rome is a classic children's book that has been enjoyed by generations of young readers. Its engaging storytelling and educational content make it a valuable addition to any child's library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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