Publisher's Synopsis
Untold Tales of the Past is a book written by Beatrice Harraden. It is a collection of short stories that are set in different periods of history, ranging from ancient Greece to the Victorian era. The stories are all fictional, but they are based on real historical events and figures. Each story is unique and explores different themes such as love, loss, betrayal, and redemption. The characters in the stories are diverse and come from different backgrounds and cultures. Some of the stories are romantic, while others are more dramatic or suspenseful. The writing style is descriptive and engaging, transporting the reader to different times and places. Overall, Untold Tales of the Past is a captivating book that offers a glimpse into the lives of people from different historical periods.1901. Arguably one of the best-known Suffragette writers, Beatrice Harraden was also a popular novelist, best remembered for her best-selling sentimental romance, Ships that Pass in the Night. In this volume she presents a collection of traditional tales including: The Bravest of the Vikings; The Goldsmith's Apprentice; Joan of Arc and Little Pierre; William of Wykeham's Workman; How Master Caxton Showed Temper; The Vestal Virgins; How Livia won the Brooch; The Eve of Caesar's Triumph; How Phidias Helped the Image-Maker; A True Spartan Heart; The Garland of Wild Olive; The Sunbeam of the Tower. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
