Old World Hero Stories (1911)

By Eva March Tappan

Book Overview

Old World Hero Stories is a collection of tales about legendary heroes from various countries and cultures around the world. Written by Eva March Tappan and first published in 1911, this book features stories of heroes from ancient Greece, Rome, Scandinavia, and other regions. The book includes the stories of Perseus, Theseus, Hercules, Beowulf, and many more.Each chapter in the book tells the story of a different hero, detailing their feats of strength, bravery, and cunning. The stories are written in a style that is accessible to young readers, making it a great resource for children who are interested in mythology and folklore.In addition to the hero stories themselves, the book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the stories to life. The illustrations are done in a classic style that reflects the time period in which the book was written.Overall, Old World Hero Stories is a timeless collection of tales that continues to captivate readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone who loves mythology, folklore, or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165434865
• ISBN13: 9781165434862
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"