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100	1		_aGuerber, H. A. _q(Hélène Adeline), _d1859-1929
245	1	4	_aThe Story of the Greeks
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-12-05
508			_aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Dave Macfarlane, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Story of the Greeks" by H. A. Guerber is an elementary history book intended for young readers, written in the late 19th century. This work is designed for supplementary reading or as an introductory history text, presenting the rich tapestry of Greek history through engaging tales and legends. It covers pivotal moments and figures in ancient Greek civilization, intended to both inform and inspire young minds about the virtues of perseverance and courage. At the start of the narrative, the backdrop of Greece is introduced, highlighting its geographical significance as a land surrounded by mountains and sea, and its early inhabitants, the Pelasgians. The text describes the transition from rudimentary existence to more organized society with the advent of Egyptian colonists, such as Inachus and Cecrops, who teach the Pelasgians essential skills like agriculture and architecture. The opening chapters set the stage for discussions of legendary figures and mythological events, indicating that the following stories will blend historical facts with fantastical elements to bring Greece’s past to life for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGreece -- History
653			_aReaders -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23495
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