Carleton's Condensed Classical Dictionary by George Washington Carleton
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| Editor | Carleton, George Washington, 1832-1901 |
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| LoC No. | 15018499 |
| Title | Carleton's Condensed Classical Dictionary |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Carleton's Condensed Classical Dictionary" by George Washington Carleton is an informative reference work likely written in the late 19th century. This dictionary provides brief yet insightful descriptions of prominent figures and incidents from classical history and mythology, making it a compact resource for those interested in these subjects. The opening of the text presents an extensive array of entries that define various characters and places significant to classical lore. It includes the stories of famous figures like Achilles, the bravest Greek warrior in the Trojan War, and Agamemnon, the commander of the Greek forces. Additionally, it covers significant events, like the love story of Hero and Leander and the exploits of mythical heroes such as Hercules and Jason. Each entry is succinctly crafted to offer a quick understanding of the classical references, making this dictionary a valuable tool for both scholars and casual readers seeking knowledge about ancient history and myth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DE: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World |
| Subject | Mythology, Classical |
| Subject | Mythology -- Dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44460 |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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