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The myths of Greece and Rome have provided us with timeless tales
of the ancient past, when the world was young and the gods and
goddesses shared it with men and women. Classical Mythology
provides a complete panoply of these colorful myths, including
those that have become familiar references in countless works of
world literature: Prometheus’s theft of fire The twelve labors of
Hercules Icarus’s flight too close to the sun Jason’s recovery
of the Golden Fleece Perseus’s slaying of the Medusa These myths
have inspired some of the greatest paintings and sculptures in
western art. This volume is illustrated with more than sixty
reproductions of classical art that span five centuries and bring
these tales of heroes and heroines and their adventures with the
gods and goddesses of antiquity vividly to life. Â
Stories of Gods and Monsters  Scandinavians of the Viking
era explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist
Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses,
giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these stories in
her classic Tales of Norse Mythology. Â Ranging from the
comic to the tragic, these legends are packed with such legendary
figures as the beautiful and fierce Valkyries, the wily trickster
Loki, and the mighty god Thor. They tell of passion, love,
friendship, pride, courage, strength, loyalty, and betrayal.
 Packed with colorful illustrations, Tales of Norse
Mythology is necessary reading for anybody who is interested in
learning more about Nordic legends, or who simply likes a great
story. Â
H. A. Guerber's breathtaking history of the United States includes
the foremost conflicts of the nation, profiles of the Presidents,
and tales of America's greatest inventions and accomplishments. We
find in this epic and wide-ranging chronicle a flowing account of
the United States, from its earliest inception as a group of
colonies along the Eastern Seaboard, to a global power of supreme
international prominence and influence. That such a feat occurred
in scarcely over a century was only possible owing to the efforts
of individual Americans who collectively envisioned, with
unparalleled optimism and bravery, a great future. The journey of
America and its people is eventful and characterized by hardship:
the harsh, untrammeled lands, the threat of the European powers,
and the nation's struggle to cast off slavery are but a few of the
difficulties faced and overcome by the American people.
Extensively illustrated throughout this early works is a
comprehensive and informative look at the subject and still a
fascinating read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely
scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these
classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using
the original text and artwork.
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