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LoC No.: 15020224

Title: The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus
Being Parts of the History of Herodotus, Edited for Boys and Girls

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Chris Pinfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Herodotus, 481? BCE-421? BCE

Editor: White, John S. (John Stuart), 1847-1922

EBook No.: 55758

Published: Oct 16, 2017

Downloads: 132

Language: English

Subject: History, Ancient -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Greece -- History -- Persian Wars, 500-449 B.C. -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Greece -- History -- To 146 B.C. -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 15020224

Title: The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus
Being Parts of the History of Herodotus, Edited for Boys and Girls

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Herodotus, 481? BCE-421? BCE

Editor: White, John S. (John Stuart), 1847-1922

EBook No.: 55758

Published: Oct 16, 2017

Downloads: 132

Language: English

Subject: History, Ancient -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Greece -- History -- Persian Wars, 500-449 B.C. -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Greece -- History -- To 146 B.C. -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.