The Myths of Greece and Rome

H. A. Guerber

ISBN 10: 0245569189 / ISBN 13: 9780245569180

Published by Harrap, London, 1991

About this Item

Second edition of the 1938 original, revised by Dorothy Margaret Stuart. Black covers with gilt, 316pp inc index with 48 classical illustrations. Book has just very light bumping to head and foot of spine. Unclipped DJ also has just very light shelfwear, no tears or losses, but yellow lettering (partial) on spine is faded. Overall a VG copy. Ref:145098.

Seller Inventory # 005098

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Myths of Greece and Rome
• Publisher: Harrap, London
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0245569189
• ISBN 13: 9780245569180
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: Second (revised) Edition
• Condition: VG
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG

About this title

Synopsis

Hardcover in very faintly marked, price-clipped jacket, both slightly worn on spine, with bumped head. Two or three minor marks on page block. Text, maps, plates are clear throughout on clean, sound pages. 42nd printing (revised ed. 1943). TS

From the Back Cover

The Myths of Greece and Rome is an introductory look at the most popular mythological figures and stories from two of the world's greatest civilizations. Greek and Roman myths are still used as sources of inspiration by modern authors, and to prove this point, Guerber has included quotes from modern works throughout the book.

Readers of all ages can find here the fascinating myths about:

* Creation * Apollo * Venus * Jupiter * Neptune * Hercules * Mars * Vulcan * Vesta * and more!