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100 1 _aLamprey, Louise,
_d1869-1951
245 1 4 _aThe Childhood of Rome
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAlso published under title: Children of Ancient Rome.
500 _aRelease date is 2011-05-31
520 _a"The Childhood of Rome" by Louise Lamprey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the legendary tales surrounding the early life and customs of the Italian races that contributed to the founding of Rome, focusing on the characters of Marcia and her family as they navigate the challenges of their environment and heritage. This narrative aims to evoke the atmosphere of ancient times while acknowledging the ambiguous nature of historical accuracy. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Marcia, a young girl skilled in basket weaving, living with her family on the slopes of the "Mountain of Fire." The story paints a vivid picture of their daily lives, from the harvest routines to familial customs rooted in tradition. However, as ominous clouds gather overhead, signifying impending disaster, Marcia’s life takes a tumultuous turn when a volcanic eruption engulfs their village, forcing her family to confront both physical destruction and their determination to endure and rebuild amidst adversity. This moment sets the stage for the trials and tribulations associated with the early Roman civilization, highlighting the balance between humanity and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren -- Italy -- Rome
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36296
999 _c77136
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