Peter Parley's tales about ancient and modern Greece
Subtitle: Illustrated by a map and numerous engravings
Contributors: Brown, George Loring, 1814-1889, engraver; Boynton, George W., -1884, engraver; Richardson, Lord & Holbrook
Publisher: Richardson, Lord, and Holbrook.
Published: 1832
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
Subjects: Greek Mythology; Description and travel; History
Notes: "The following pages are not intended for mere children, or grave scholars. ... I have imagined myself surrounded by an audience of boys and girls about ten or twelve years of age, and to these ... I address my story."--Preface, p. 3, signed: Peter Parley. Includes questions for study.

Cover title varies: Peter Parley's history of ancient and modern Greece.

By Samuel G. Goodrich. Cf. his Recollections of a lifetime (New York, 1856), v. 2, p. 541.

Copyright 1832 by S.G. Goodrich.

Each paragraph numbered.

In printed boards with leather spine.

Map, one folded leaf, tipped in at front. Engraved on metal by George W. Boynton. Copyright 1832 by S.G. Goodrich.

One wood-engraving signed by George Loring Brown.

"Peter Parley's tales of ancient Rome, with some account of modern Italy, illustrated by a map and numerous engravings, will be shortly published."--title page verso.

"Catalogue of entertaining and useful books for children and youth. Illustrated by many engravings."--p. [203]-208.

"Valuable historical works for children and youth. Published by Richardson, Lord and Holbrook, no. 133 Washington Street, Boston."--catalogue, lower cover.

Rare Book copy: From the library of Harvard University, with its ownership stamp. Front cover wanting.

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