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Title: The Story of Greece: Told to Boys and Girls
Credits: Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of Greece: Told to Boys and Girls" by Mary Macgregor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This engaging narrative provides a retelling of ancient Greek mythology and history aimed at younger audiences, making it accessible and enjoyable for children. The book paints a vivid picture of the wonder and beauty of ancient Greece while introducing its gods, mythical heroes, and cultural legends, including stories of notable figures like Zeus, Athene, and Perseus. At the start of the narrative, the author invites young readers into a realm of enchantment, referring to ancient Greece as a "wonderland" where the gods interacted with mortals. Macgregor introduces the Hellenes and their deep connection to nature, the divine, and their pursuit of beauty. The opening portion sets the foundation for tales of famous gods and goddesses, such as Zeus, Athena, and Demeter, as well as legendary heroes like Perseus. This rich tapestry of mythology and moral lessons appeals to children's imaginations and encourages them to learn about the cultural heritage of Greece through captivating stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Macgregor, Mary
Illustrator: Crane, Walter, 1845-1915
EBook No.: 66070
Published: Aug 15, 2021
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Greece -- History -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of Greece: Told to Boys and Girls
Credits: Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of Greece: Told to Boys and Girls" by Mary Macgregor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This engaging narrative provides a retelling of ancient Greek mythology and history aimed at younger audiences, making it accessible and enjoyable for children. The book paints a vivid picture of the wonder and beauty of ancient Greece while introducing its gods, mythical heroes, and cultural legends, including stories of notable figures like Zeus, Athene, and Perseus. At the start of the narrative, the author invites young readers into a realm of enchantment, referring to ancient Greece as a "wonderland" where the gods interacted with mortals. Macgregor introduces the Hellenes and their deep connection to nature, the divine, and their pursuit of beauty. The opening portion sets the foundation for tales of famous gods and goddesses, such as Zeus, Athena, and Demeter, as well as legendary heroes like Perseus. This rich tapestry of mythology and moral lessons appeals to children's imaginations and encourages them to learn about the cultural heritage of Greece through captivating stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Macgregor, Mary
Illustrator: Crane, Walter, 1845-1915
EBook No.: 66070
Published: Aug 15, 2021
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Greece -- History -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.