| A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science Contributor(s): Lanier, Henry Lysham (Author) |
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ISBN: 1511790512 ISBN-13: 9781511790512 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $8.78 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6" W x 9" (0.53 lbs) 158 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tales of Giants have fascinated humans for millennia. In A Book of Giants, Henry Wysham Lanier takes the reader on a journey to discover the ancient tales passed down through many cultures. Included in the stories are: - HOW ZEUS FOUGHT WITH TITANS AND GIANTS - THE GIANT WHO SHINES IN THE SKY - THE OUTWITTING OF POLYPHEMUS - WHEN THOR WENT TO JOTUNHEIM - OG, KING OF BASHAN - THE TURKE AND GAWAIN The end of the book examines some real life giants and scientific discoveries. After finishing this book, the reader may very well find himself pondering, "Is there something more to the legends about giants?" First published in the 19th century, Alacrity Press is proud to make this public domain classic available to a new generation. |