02299cam a22003133u 4500 63235 UtSlPG 20260610134445.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Campos, Alfredo, 1847-1906 Historia Pitoresca: Palavras e frases celebres Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-19 Produced by Júlio Reis, Fernanda Brojo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Historia Pitoresca: Palavras e Frases Celebres" by Alfredo Campos is a collection of historical anecdotes and clever expressions written in the late 19th century. The work aims to gather and comment on various curious phrases, facts, and stories drawn from literature and conversation, presenting them in an engaging manner that combines history with a touch of entertainment. It is structured to appeal to a wide audience, inviting readers to explore various aspects of human experience and historical events through memorable quotes. The opening of the text introduces readers to the book's scope and purpose. Alfredo Campos explains that the work reconstructs significant phrases and their historical contexts, beginning with an anecdote about the tyrant Archias of Thebes, which emphasizes the consequences of carelessness and a lack of urgency. As the narrative unfolds, the author presents a mix of compelling stories related to legendary figures such as Alexander the Great and references to important historical events, providing a rich tapestry of knowledge intended for amusement and moral reflection. Overall, the beginning sets a tone that is informative yet light-hearted, inviting readers to enjoy and learn from the intriguing stories within. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Aphorisms and apothegms Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63235 104059 104059