02698cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000060011910000340012524501050015926400510026430000470031533600260036233700260038833800360041450000310045050802010048152013360068253400450201865300440206365300750210765300600218270000460224285600430228899900170233155758UtSlPG20260610134302.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15020224  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aHerodotus,d481? BCE-421? BCE14aThe Boys' and Girls' Herodotus :bBeing Parts of the History of Herodotus, Edited for Boys and Girls 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-10-16  aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Chris Pinfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)  a"The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus" by Herodotus is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This edition, edited for younger readers by John S. White, aims to make the classic writings of Herodotus accessible to boys and girls, blending historical facts with engaging storytelling. The work discusses the origins of historical events, particularly the conflicts between the Greeks and various nations, introduced through the lens of Herodotus's experiences and narrative style.  At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in ancient Athens, near the end of the year 446 B.C., as the city faces political uncertainty. Herodotus is described as a famed historian sharing captivating tales before an audience, including a young Thucydides. The introduction highlights his intent to document the historical struggles between Greeks and barbarians, showcasing the origins of various conflicts, customs, and significant figures. The narrative establishes Herodotus’s honest and vivid storytelling approach that includes anecdotes, making it relatable and appealing to younger audiences. The opening chapters delve into the early effects of the conflict over respect and relationships that escalated into war, providing a foundation for the historical accounts that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistory, Ancient -- Juvenile literature  aGreece -- History -- Persian Wars, 500-449 B.C. -- Juvenile literature  aGreece -- History -- To 146 B.C. -- Juvenile literature1 aWhite, John S.q(John Stuart),d1847-192240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55758  c96589d96589