Unique Elements Historical Context - Detailed 19th Century Historical Map Classic Greek mythology rewritten for the younger reader, written in times before the morrow, sophisticated in a way modern stories lack. A celebrated ancient Greek classic filled with folklore, legends and myths. Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin is a book of epic Folklore, myths and Greek legend first published in 1895 America. A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this works, Sneak Peak A long time ago, when the world was much younger than it is now, people told and believed a great many wonderful stories about wonderful things which neither you nor I have ever seen. They often talked about a certain Mighty Being called Jupiter, or Zeus, who was king of the sky and the earth; and they said that he sat most of the time amid the clouds on the top of a very high mountain where he could look down and see everything that was going on in the earth beneath. He liked to ride on the storm-clouds and hurl burning thunderbolts right and left among the trees and rocks; and he was so very, very mighty that when he nodded, the earth quaked, the mountains trembled and smoked, the sky grew black, and the sun hid his face. Synopsis Old Greek Stories written by James Baldwin and first published in 1895, is a delightful retelling of the stories of the old Greek mythological heroes, and their encounters with Jupiter and the other Olympians. While each story can be read independently, they can also be read as a continuous narrative, with one story leading to the next. A book full of myths and legends, a celebrated Greek Classic filled with folklore, legends and myths. "A stunning reprint" At Little Boy Publications we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best Greek Folklore books for children , of all time, words strung together with such precision, children’s classic mythology that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1895 Scripture - Classic Greek Legend - 5 x 8 Inches - Matte Cover - White Paper