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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.
Elementary history of Greece, made up principally of stories about
persons, giving at the same time a clear idea of the most important
events in the ancient world and calculated to enforce the lessons
of perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue that are taught by
the noble lives described. Beginning with the legends of Jason,
Theseus, and events surrounding the Trojan War, the narrative moves
on to present the contrasting city-states of Sparta and Athens, the
war against Persia, their conflicts with each other, the feats of
Alexander the Great, and annexation by Rome. Suitable for ages 10
to 14.
Wonderful collection of age-old tales assembled by noted scholar and folklore expert. Myths tell of the creation of the world; the deeds of such gods and heroes as Odin, Thor and Siegfried; the machinations of the evil Loki; and more. Entertaining and readable, these tales offer a striking presentation of the ancient Germanic and Scandinavian myths that have helped shape the literature and cultures of the modern West.Introduction. Index of Poetical Quotations. 64 illustrations.
H. A. Guerber's The Story of the Greeks provides a basic but
thorough history of Greece. Beginning with Greek myth and legend,
Guerber moves through major figures, the Trojan war, the
city-states of of Sparta and Athens, the Persian War, the
adventures of Alexander the Great, before ending with Greece's
absorption into the Roman Empire. Although recommended for young
adults, The Story of the Greeks is a great introduction to anyone
with an interest in classical Greek literature, philosophy, or
history.
Elementary history of the Jews, from the time of Creation to the
destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., presented in a brief but
comprehensive manner through stories of the most important figures
and events. Most of the stories are drawn from the Bible, with
supplementary material from Josephus and other authorities.
Numerous black and white illustrations complement the text.
Suitable for ages 9 and up.
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