Description: *A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines *By Clayton Edwards *Illustrated in colour by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis *Published by the Hampton Publishing Company, New York *Copyright 1920 *Measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" with 324 pages *Preface: It would be pleasant indeed to gather the characters of this book together and listen to the conversation of wholly different but interested couples - for this is a book of contrasts and has been written as such. Lives of the most dramatic and adventurous quality have been gathered from all corners of the earth, and from every age in history, in such a way that they may cover the widest possible variety of human experience. The publishers believe that such a book would not be complete without some characters that are no less real because they have lived only in the minds of men. No explanation is needed for semi-historical characters like King Arthur, Robin Hood and William Tell, while Don Quixote, the Prince of Madness, and Rip Van Winkle, the Prince of Laziness, have been included, not because they were essentially heroic in themselves (although Don Quixote might well have claimed the laurel) but because they became heroes in the opinion of others through the very qualities that brought about their downfall. As involuntary heroes, they furnish a pleasant contrast to the more serious, actual and transcendental figures of saints, martyrs, warriors, discoverers and statesmen with which these pages are filled; they enrich the "Treasury," widen its range of colors and perform the necessary function of court jesters in the Hall of Fame. *Good condition. There is wear and discoloration on the cover. The pages are complete, tight, and clean. Please look closely at our photos as they are part of our description. SHIPPING: *Buyer pays shipping. *This item can be picked up here in Coventry, CT at no charge. *Or it will be shipped within 1 business day after receipt of payment via USPS Media Mail. *100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! We want our customers to be happy! If the item is not as described we will refund purchase price and postage if it is returned within 30 days of receipt and in the same condition. *Please contact us if you have any questions or would like additional photos.
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Book Title: A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines
Format: Hardcover
Features: Illustrated
Author: Clayton Edwards
Language: English
Publisher: The Hampton Publishing Company
