Project Gutenberg 2005-01-21 Public domain in the USA. 298 Tappan, Eva March 1854 1930 The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Stories from the Classics E-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10)" by Eva March Tappan is a collection of classic stories intended for children, compiled and arranged in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 1900s. This volume features retellings of timeless tales from notable works such as the poems of Homer and Virgil, along with historical narratives, folk stories, and mythological adventures. The stories are selected to captivate young readers, encouraging their imagination while drawing from significant literary traditions. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the significance of the "Children's Hour," a time when children can immerse themselves in storytelling. It outlines the book's content, delving into the origins of various stories, including those of famous characters such as Ulysses from the "Odyssey," and historical figures like Romulus, the founder of Rome. The text emphasizes the vividness and realism in these tales, highlighting how they continue to resonate with children today through their engaging narratives. The first story, "Ladronius, the Prince of Thieves," sets a precedent for this theme of adventure interwoven with moral lessons, showcasing the struggles and cleverness of its characters right from the very beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's stories Classical literature -- Adaptations PZ Text Children's Anthologies Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 790315 2025-08-06T11:09:10.225119 text/html 779140 2024-10-28T21:47:39 text/html 5425472 2025-08-06T11:09:22.097130 application/epub+zip 5431676 2025-08-06T11:09:13.886123 application/epub+zip 378631 2025-08-06T11:09:12.258143 application/epub+zip 5719047 2025-08-06T11:09:28.275005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5693694 2025-08-06T11:09:20.528099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645722 2022-09-07T18:07:36.262174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 753942 2025-08-06T11:09:09.222169 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 734058 2024-10-28T21:47:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17006 2025-08-06T11:09:28.434040 application/rdf+xml 16853 2025-08-06T11:09:12.774076 image/jpeg 4068 2025-08-06T11:09:12.520081 image/jpeg 5148262 2025-08-06T11:09:10.362136 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia