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Give your recipient or yourself an extra secret to keep with an optional flask in. Although not the most scholarly of secondary sources, thomas bulfinchs age of fable was probably most responsible along with edith hamiltons mythology and mary renaults historical fiction for popularizing greek mythology during the past two centuries. It used to be conventional to cover expensive or important books in treated leather. Leather bound celtic cross journal blank book 7 x 5 inches. Thomas bulfinch july 15, 1796 may 27, 1867 was an american writer, born in newton, massachusetts.
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If youve already immersed yourself in the kinds of beginnerlevel books that that article recommends and you find yourself wanting to go further into the ancient mythology and religion of the norse, this list is for you. The series has already become a modern classic, and these exquisite quality books are the perfect heirloom that you could hand down the generations as a future antique. Buy shorter oxford english dictionary deluxe leather bound. Oct 12, 2007 okay, first of all, im not sure if you are looking for an informational book or a novel. I traced my fingers along the goldstitched borders. Guerber translation with all its errors and contemporary, late 19th century, poetry but it is a thing of beauty. What are the best books on greek and roman mythology. Free mythology notes, plot and chapter summaries, themes, and more. Okay, first of all, im not sure if you are looking for an informational book or a novel.
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