Embark on a mythical journey with R. E. Francillon's "Gods and Heroes; or, The Kingdom of Jupiter." This captivating work delves into the tales of classical mythology, introducing readers to the mighty gods, legendary heroes, and epic battles that have shaped ancient lore. Perfect for young readers and those young at heart, this book offers a fresh perspective on timeless tales from the pantheon of classical deities.

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Excerpt from Gods and Heroes: Or the Kingdom of Jupiter It is preferable as a means of exciting an interest in the subject; It is not in the remotest degree an obstacle to more accurate knowledge, for which indeed it is an almost indispensable preparation. After these observations, there is no occasion to explain why I have made a point of employing Latin names and Latin spelling. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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