The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber is an elementary history of Greece for young readers, told through stories about people. It covers important events and classic legends, such as Theseus and the Minotaur, aiming to teach perseverance, courage, and patriotism. A gentle introduction to ancient Greek civilization.
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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.
Opening of the book
ECLECTIC SCHOOL READINGS The Story of the Greeks BY H. A. GUERBER NEW YORK ·:· CINCINNATI ·:· CHICAGO AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY Copyright, 1896, by AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY.
STORY OF THE GREEKS.
W. P. 15
Theseus and the Minotaur.
Theseus and the Minotaur.
Frontispiece
DEDICATED
TO
ARNOLD, HELEN, and EDWARD
PREFACE.
This elementary history of Greece is intended for supplementary reading or as a first history text-book for young pupils. It is therefore made up principally of stories about persons; for, while history proper is largely beyond the comprehension of children, they are able at an early age to understand and enjoy anecdotes of people, especially of those in the childhood of civilization. At the same time, these stories will give a clear idea of the most important events that have taken place in the ancient world, and, it is hoped, will arouse a desire to read further. They also aim to enforce the lessons of perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue that are taught by the noble lives described.
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