The Greek Kalends (1905)
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ISBN10: 110449261X
ISBN13: 9781104492618
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104492618
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Greek Kalends is a historical fiction novel written by Arthur Dillon and published in 1905. The story takes place in ancient Greece and follows the adventures of a young Athenian named Ariston. Ariston is a skilled athlete and warrior who is chosen to compete in the Olympic Games. However, his journey to the games is fraught with danger as he must navigate through treacherous mountains and avoid the clutches of bandits.Along the way, Ariston falls in love with a beautiful woman named Eurydice, who is also on her way to the games. However, their love is threatened by the scheming of a rival athlete and the political machinations of powerful Athenian politicians.As Ariston and Eurydice make their way to the games, they encounter a host of colorful characters, including philosophers, poets, and gladiators. The novel is richly detailed, with vivid descriptions of ancient Greece and its customs, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the ancient Greeks.Overall, The Greek Kalends is a thrilling adventure story that is sure to captivate readers with its exciting plot and vivid characters. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greece or historical fiction.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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