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The Religion of Ancient Greece (Classic Reprint)

Author : Jane Ellen Harrison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266526087
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book The Religion of Ancient Greece (Classic Reprint) written by Jane Ellen Harrison and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Religion of Ancient Greece Inﬂuence of Modern Scientific Methods - The study Of religion as a whole is a tardy modern growth. SO long as religions were divided into one true and the rest false, progress was natu rally impossible. The slow pressure Of science introduced first the comparative, then the his torical method. The facts Of ancient and savage religions being once collected and laid side by side, it became immediately evident that there were resemblances as well as differences, and some sort Of classification was possible. Then came the historical impulse, the desire to see if in religion also there existed a law Of development, and if the facts Of religion succeeded each other in any ascertainable order. 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.

Religion in the Art of Archaic and Classical Greece

Author : Tyler Jo Smith
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812252810
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Religion in the Art of Archaic and Classical Greece written by Tyler Jo Smith and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An examination of the combined subjects of ancient Greek art and religion, dealing with festivals, performance, rites of passage, and the archaeology of death, to name a few examples, to explore the visual, material, and textual dimensions of ancient Greek religion"--

Ancient Greek Religion

Author : Jon D. Mikalson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119565626
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Greek Religion written by Jon D. Mikalson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides undergraduate students with a vibrant account of the religious world of ancient Greece, now in its third edition Ancient Greek Religion offers a detailed yet accessible introduction to the beliefs, myths, rituals, and deities of Greek religion. Author Jon D. Mikalson provides a vivid depiction of Greek religious practice in Athens, Delphi, and Olympia during the Classical period and in select other cities during the Hellenistic period. This reader-friendly textbook explains basic concepts of Greek polytheism, describes major deities and cults, and discusses various aspects of Greek religious life in the context of the city-state, the village, the family, and the individual. The revised third edition features new contributions by Andrej and Ivana Petrovic. It has two new chapters: one highlighting Roman, Christian, and modern scholars’ approaches to Greek religion and one identifying the types of sources used to understand and reconstruct ancient Greek religion. This edition also expands discussion of magic and personal practices and includes an updated and expanded bibliography for each chapter. This popular textbook: Offers thorough coverage of major Greek gods, heroes, myths, and cults Presents translations of ancient texts to promote reflection and discussion Features a glossary of recurring Greek terms and a wealth of high-quality color maps, images, figures, and illustrations Describes Greek religious practice from the perspectives of different worshippers, such as priests, slaves, family members, and public officials Discusses various interpretations of the gods and the afterlife, the nature of piety and impiety, and the larger social and political context of ancient Greece Ancient Greek Religion, Third Edition, remains the ideal introductory textbook for undergraduate courses including Greek Civilization, Greek Religion, Greek and Roman Religion, Ancient Religions, and Greek History. It is also an excellent source of reference for graduate students, instructors, and scholars studying religious life in Classical Greece.

The Religion of the Ancient Greeks Illustrated, by an Explanatory of Their Mythology (Classic Reprint)

Author : Leclerc De Septchenes
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265728345
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book The Religion of the Ancient Greeks Illustrated, by an Explanatory of Their Mythology (Classic Reprint) written by Leclerc De Septchenes and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Religion of the Ancient Greeks Illustrated, by an Explanatory of Their Mythology Inquiries would be of little moment, if they tended merely to illufirate the fables of the Ann cients, Our object is of much greater impor tance, that of explaining their religious fyfiem. 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.

Religion in the Ancient Greek City

Author : Louise Bruit Zaidman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521423571
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Religion in the Ancient Greek City written by Louise Bruit Zaidman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-12-17 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a translation into English of La religion grecque by Louise Bruit Zaidman and Pauline Schmitt Pantel, described by Dr Simon Price as 'an excellent book, by far the best introduction to the subject in any language'. It is the purpose of the book to consider how religious beliefs and cultic rituals were given expression in the world of the Greek citizen - the functions performed by the religious personnel, and the place that religion occupied in individual, social and political life. The chapters cover first ritual and then myth, rooting the account in the practices of the classical city while also taking seriously the world of the imagination. For this edition the bibliography has been substantially revised to meet the needs of a mainly student, English-speaking readership. The book is enriched throughout by illustrations, and by quotations from original sources.

Religion and Art in Ancient Greece (Classic Reprint)

Author : Ernest Arthur Gardner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267774678
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (746 download)

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Download or read book Religion and Art in Ancient Greece (Classic Reprint) written by Ernest Arthur Gardner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Religion and Art in Ancient Greece Grz'echz'sche Ge'tterideale. In the present volume only a few examples are mentioned as characteristic of the various periods. It may thus, I trust, serve as an introduction to a more complete study of the subject; and may, at the same time, offer to those who have not the leisure or inclination for such further study, at least a summary of what we may learn from Greece as to the relations of religion and art under the most favourable conditions. It is easy, as Aris totle says, to fill in the details if only the outlines are rightly drawn - 665m (iv ram-6 ell/at wpoayayefv Kai diaperiia'at 7d kanbg. 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.

Religions of the Ancient Greeks

Author : S. R. F. Price
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521388672
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Religions of the Ancient Greeks written by S. R. F. Price and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-06-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 1999 book is about the religious life of the Greeks from the eighth century BC to the fifth century AD, looked at in the context of a variety of different cities and periods. Simon Price does not describe some abstract and self-contained system of religion or myths but examines local practices and ideas in the light of general Greek ideas, relating them for example, to gender roles and to cultural and political life (including Attic tragedy and the trial of Socrates). He also lays emphasis on the reactions to Greek religions of ancient thinkers - Greek, Roman, Jewish and Christian. The evidence drawn on is of all kinds: literary texts, which are translated throughout; inscriptions, including an appendix of newly translated Greek inscriptions; and archaeology, which is highlighted in the numerous illustrations.

The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Greek Religion

Author : Esther Eidinow
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
ISBN 13 : 0199642036
Total Pages : 737 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Greek Religion written by Esther Eidinow and published by Oxford Handbooks. This book was released on 2015 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook offers both students and teachers of ancient Greek religion a comprehensive overview of the current state of scholarship in the subject, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic periods. It not only presents key information, but also explores the ways in which such information is gathered and the different approaches that have shaped the area. In doing so, the volume provides a crucial research and orientation tool for students of the ancient world, and also makes a vital contribution to the key debates surrounding the conceptualization of ancient Greek religion. The handbook's initial chapters lay out the key dimensions of ancient Greek religion, approaches to evidence, and the representations of myths. The following chapters discuss the continuities and differences between religious practices in different cultures, including Egypt, the Near East, the Black Sea, and Bactria and India. The range of contributions emphasizes the diversity of relationships between mortals and the supernatural - in all their manifestations, across, between, and beyond ancient Greek cultures - and draws attention to religious activities as dynamic, highlighting how they changed over time, place, and context.

Ancient Greek Religion

Author : Jon D. Mikalson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 140518177X
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Greek Religion written by Jon D. Mikalson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-20 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion. Focuses on Athens in the classical period Includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult, and vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion, and abundant illustrations help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece Revised edition includes additional boxed texts and bibliography, an 8-page color plate section, a new discussion of the nature of Greek “piety,” and a new chapter on Greek Religion and Greek Culture

Greek Religion

Author : Walter Burkert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118724976
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book Greek Religion written by Walter Burkert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Greek Religion . . . already has the standing of a classic, and the publication of an English version, which incorporates new material and is in effect a second edition, demands a toast . . . Anyone who pretends to survey Greek religion must be phenomenally learned. Burkert is. His book is a marvel of professional scholarship." London Review of Books "This book has established itself as a masterpiece, packed with learning but also rich in ideas and connections of every sort. Its appearance in a good English translation is an event not only for Hellenists but for all those interested in the study of religion . . . nobody else could have produced an account of the subject of comparable range and power. This will be the best history of Greek religion for this generation." New York Review of Books Cover illustration: detail from an Attic vase, 450 B.C., showing a victory sacrifice (The Mansell Collection).

The Makers of Hellas

Author : E. E. G.
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267165711
Total Pages : 766 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (657 download)

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Download or read book The Makers of Hellas written by E. E. G. and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Makers of Hellas: A Critical Inquiry Into the Philosophy and Religion of Ancient Greece The author of The Makers of Hellas died before the book was in print, before even the manuscript of the work was completed, and left a request that I would prepare it for the press and publish it without revealing the writer's name. Even if the author had lived until the book appeared in print, I believe the book would have been published anonymously or under a nom de plume. The reason for this reticence, or this self-suppression, will not be apparent to those who merely scan the title of the work - The Makers of Hellas - for the title scarcely suggests the dominant thought of the book. The dominant thought and feeling of the whole work is religious. The makers of Hellas are not those who made - and unmade - her politically, nor even the artists and authors who made her what She is in literature and art. They are those through whom the spirit of religion Spoke. At a time, such as the present, when the material monuments of Greece, and the isles of Greece, are claiming an ever-increasing share of the work of classical students and of the attention of the cultured world, when the sun of solar mythology has set, and folklore is absorbing the study both of ritual and belief, it may seem remote from the general trend of thought to consider seriously the religion, rather than the religious monuments or the rites or myths of ancient Greece. On the other hand, to those whose interest in myths, monuments, and rites alike is weak, it may seem excessive even to speak of the religion of a people who undeniably were pagan. 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.

Ancient Greek Religion

Author : Jon D. Mikalson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119565626
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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On Greek Religion

Author : Robert C.T. Parker
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801462010
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book On Greek Religion written by Robert C.T. Parker and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There is something of a paradox about our access to ancient Greek religion. We know too much, and too little. The materials that bear on it far outreach an individual's capacity to assimilate: so many casual allusions in so many literary texts over more than a millennium, so many direct or indirect references in so many inscriptions from so many places in the Greek world, such an overwhelming abundance of physical remains. But genuinely revealing evidence does not often cluster coherently enough to create a vivid sense of the religious realities of a particular time and place. Amid a vast archipelago of scattered islets of information, only a few are of a size to be habitable."—from the Preface In On Greek Religion, Robert Parker offers a provocative and wide-ranging entrée into the world of ancient Greek religion, focusing especially on the interpretive challenge of studying a religious system that in many ways remains desperately alien from the vantage point of the twenty-first century. One of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greek religion, Parker raises fundamental methodological questions about the study of this vast subject. Given the abundance of evidence we now have about the nature and practice of religion among the ancient Greeks—including literary, historical, and archaeological sources—how can we best exploit that evidence and agree on the central underlying issues? Is it possible to develop a larger, "unified" theoretical framework that allows for coherent discussions among archaeologists, anthropologists, literary scholars, and historians? In seven thematic chapters, Parker focuses on key themes in Greek religion: the epistemological basis of Greek religion; the relation of ritual to belief; theories of sacrifice; the nature of gods and heroes; the meaning of rituals, festivals, and feasts; and the absence of religious authority. Ranging across the archaic, classical, and Hellenistic periods, he draws on multiple disciplines both within and outside classical studies. He also remains sensitive to varieties of Greek religious experience. Also included are five appendixes in which Parker applies his innovative methodological approach to particular cases, such as the acceptance of new gods and the consultation of oracles. On Greek Religion will stir debate for its bold questioning of disciplinary norms and for offering scholars and students new points of departure for future research.

Religion in Greek Literature

Author : Lewis Campbell
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780364182093
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Religion in Greek Literature written by Lewis Campbell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Religion in Greek Literature: A Sketch in Outline After my retirement from the Greek chair at St. Andrews I was appointed by my former colleagues to the Gifford Lectureship in that University for the years 1894, 1895. I chose for my subject the Religion of the Ancient Greeks, and delivered two courses of twelve lectures each, besides several intermediate lectures. In venturing to bring before the public some part of what was then put forth, I have limited myself to the portion of the subject which was most familiar to me, and which at present perhaps receives less attention than it deserves. Recent researches into the culture of prehistoric times have tended rather to obscure the abiding interest of the age of classical literature in Greece. While endeavouring to carry out the intention of the Gifford bequest, I have sought to emphasise the element of religious feeling and reﬂection which pervades that litera ture and is a possession which forms part of the inalienable heritage of mankind. 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.

Prolegomena to the Study of Greek Religion (Classic Reprint)

Author : Jane Ellen Harrison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266343615
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (436 download)

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Download or read book Prolegomena to the Study of Greek Religion (Classic Reprint) written by Jane Ellen Harrison and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prolegomena to the Study of Greek Religion is not, despite the title, an introduction to Greek Religion. Beginners to the subject should look elsewhere, first, and return to this book later. Instead this is a study of the foundations (or alternatively depths) of Greek religion. It is not an easy read, nor intended to be, but it is an undeniable classic and amazing work of scholarship. Most of us are aware of the classical stories of Greek religion, Zeus, the minotaur, wax wings etc. Instead in this book Jane Ellen Harrison focuses on the rituals, mysteries and other features of the older religion that gave birth to these myths. Rather than godly beings consuming ambrosia on top of a mountain these are beliefs of ghosts, demons and potentially vengeful spirits which must be placated, or disaster will occur. As Harrison writes "Great things in literature, Greek plays for example, I most enjoy when behind their bright splendours I see moving darker and older shapes." This work provides insights, showing us the darker, older shapes moving behind classical Greek religion. Once you understand it you will not see the old stories in the same light ever again. 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.

The Religion of Ancient Greece

Author : Jane Ellen Harrison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781440061288
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (612 download)

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Download or read book The Religion of Ancient Greece written by Jane Ellen Harrison and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Religion of Ancient Greece Scope of the Book. - The present sketch does not aim at any complete survey, however brief, of the facts of Greek religion ;it is not a handbook. Still less does it aim at setting down in an elementary form the rudiments of the subject; it is not a primer. Rather it is, in the Greek sense, a historia - an inquiry into the nature of Greek religion; an attempt to see whence it came and whither it tended; how it resembles and how it differs from other religions. Especially its object is to ask and, if it may be, to answer the question: "What in Greek religion is characteristically Greek?" Two Factors in Religion: Ritual and Mythology. - Every religion contains two elements. 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.

Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion

Author : John Cuthbert Lawson
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781528060356
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion written by John Cuthbert Lawson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion: A Study in Survivals The scheme of work originally proposed was the investigation of the customs and superstitions of modern Greece in their possible bearing upon the life and thought of ancient Greece; and to the Managers of the Craven Fund at that time, with whom was associated Mr R. A. Neil of Pembroke College to whose memory I have dedicated this book, I render hearty thanks for their willingness to encourage a venture new in direction, vague in scope, and possibly void of result. The course of research proposed was one which required as the first condition of any success considerable readiness in speaking and understanding the popular language, and to the attainment of this my first few months were necessarily devoted. When once the ear has become accustomed to the modern pronunciation, a knowledge of ancient Greek makes for rapid progress; and some three or four months spent chieﬂy in the cafe's of small provincial towns rendered me fairly proficient in ordinary conversation. Subsequent practice enabled me also to follow conversations not intended for my ear; and on more than one occasion I obtained from the talk of peasants thus overheard information which they might have been chary of imparting to a stranger. 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.