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

By Peter Parley

Book Overview

Peter Parley's Tales of Greece and Rome is a collection of stories and legends from ancient Greek and Roman mythology, retold for young readers. The book was originally published in 1860 and is written by the American author, Peter Parley. The tales included in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the adventures of heroes like Hercules and Theseus, the love stories of Cupid and Psyche and Pyramus and Thisbe, and the epic battles between the gods and mortals. The book is illustrated with beautiful engravings that bring the stories to life, making it a perfect introduction to the rich mythology of ancient Greece and Rome for children and adults alike. Overall, Peter Parley's Tales of Greece and Rome is a classic work of children's literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless tales of adventure, love, and heroism.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164171240
• ISBN13: 9781164171249
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"