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The Story of the Greeks
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This book is a collection of stories and histories about the Ancient Greeks, including many of their famous myths! - Summary by Ann Boulais
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H. A. Guerber
H. A. Guerber was a teacher and an author of many books, most of which were lively retellings of myths, legends, folklore, plays, epic poetry, operas, and history. Guerber was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, in 1859. Guerber was the third child of five and never married. She kept her maiden name all of her life and lived with her parents and siblings. She died in 1929.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book and effort by the volunteers that read it to me.