The Story Of Androclus And The Lion (1883)

By Androclus

Book Overview

""The Story Of Androclus And The Lion"" is a classic children's storybook originally published in 1883 by Seeley And Company Publisher. The book tells the tale of Androclus, a slave who escapes from his cruel master and finds refuge in a cave inhabited by a wounded lion. Androclus tends to the lion's injuries and the two become unlikely friends. However, when Androclus is eventually captured and sentenced to be thrown to the lions in the Colosseum, the same lion he befriended comes to his rescue. The book is beautifully illustrated and teaches valuable lessons about compassion, friendship, and the power of kindness. It is a timeless story that has been enjoyed by generations of children and adults alike.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: 1166912930
• ISBN13: 9781166912932
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"